Oregon contractor license cost
An Oregon CCB license application is up to $400 for 2 years, plus a $60 test fee. (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab), source: CCB Licensing (bond increase) (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the CCB website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search the CCB license database and check the license is active and its endorsement (residential or commercial) fits your job. (source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Oregon Construction Contractors Board sources. See sources.
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| License application (2 years) Up to $400; see the application for the current fee. | $400 (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab)) |
| CCB test | $60 (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Bonds and insurance
Bond: $25,000 bond required. Since 1 Jan 2024: Residential General $25,000, Specialty $20,000, Limited $15,000, Developer $25,000, restricted residential $15,000; Commercial General Level 1 $80,000, Specialty Level 1 $55,000, Level 2 $25,000. (source: CCB Licensing (bond increase) (opens in a new tab))
- Workers' comp: Required as applicable
- General liability: Residential General $500,000 per occurrence, Specialty $300,000, Limited $100,000. Commercial General Level 1 $2M aggregate, Level 2 $1M aggregate.
(source: CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab))
Renewal
- Renew every 2 years.
The license term is 2 years. (source: CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- CCB License (insurance, bonds) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- CCB Licensing (bond increase) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- CCB Guide to becoming a licensed contractor (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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