Obtaining a Contractors License

Oregon law requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). This includes roofing, siding, painting, carpentry, concrete, on-site appliance repair, heating and air conditioning, home inspections, tree service, plumbing, electrical, floor covering, manufactured dwelling installations, land development and most other construction and repair services.

A CCB license is also required for:

those who purchase homes with the intent to fix them up and resell them, even if they do not perform the work themselves.
material suppliers that receive compensation for installing or arranging the installation of the materials.

To become a licensed contractor in Oregon you must:

Complete the prerequisite training and pass CCB’s statewide test.
File your assumed business name, corporation or LLC at the Oregon Corporation Division.
Submit a CCB surety bond.
Provide proof of general liability insurance.
Provide evidence of worker’s compensation and other employer account numbers if applicable.
Submit a completed CCB application with the $260 fee for two years, or $520 fee for four years.

Training and Testing Requirements:

New CCB licensees are required to complete 16 hours of training on law and business practices, and pass a state test. The person that takes the training and passes the test is the Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) for the license. The RMI must be an owner in the business or a designated employee. Oregon law requires a license must always have a RMI.

The training and testing is valid for 24 months from the date the training was completed. Training and testing that is past the 24 months from the date of the completed training will not be considered for the purposes of fulfilling the requirements set forth in OAR 701.078 (1)(b)(A)

The Home Builders Association is a certified provider of the education required by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board in order to earn your Oregon contractors license. The materials are available for self-paced home study, and are $199.

Included with your purchase of the education materials are:

• Oregon Contractors Reference Manual

• Practice exams designed to help you prepare for the state exam

• PSI candidate handbook with complete information on registering for the state exam

• Printed copy of the latest Oregon Revised Statutes regarding construction

• Printed copy of the latest Oregon Administrative Rules regarding construction

• Construction Contractors Board license application

Materials may be conveniently purchased at the our office. Unfortunately, we are not able to ship materials to you.