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Oregon general contractor license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| Licensing authority | Contractor license Construction Contractors Board licensing call center: 503-378-4621. “Licensing Call Center: 503-378-4621” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Oregon Construction Contractors Board : Licensing : State of Oregon |
| Education & training | Contractor license CCB license: complete at least 16 hours of approved pre-license training and pass the Oregon exam. “Complete at least 16 hours of pre-license training from an approved pre-license education provider and pass the Oregon exam.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Oregon Construction Contractors Board : CCB License : State of Oregon |
| Exam | Contractor license Exam by PSI, based on the Oregon version of the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management (2nd edition); open book. “The exam is based on the Oregon version of the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management (2nd edition).” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Oregon Construction Contractors Board : CCB License : State of Oregon Contractor license 80 multiple-choice questions, 70% to pass, 3 hours, $60. “There are 80 multiple choice questions; a passing score is 70 percent (56 correct answers). You have three hours to complete the test, and the cost is $60.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Oregon Construction Contractors Board : CCB License : State of Oregon |
| Fees | Contractor license CCB license fee: $400 for a two-year license. “$400 fee for a two-year license.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Oregon Construction Contractors Board : CCB License : State of Oregon |
| Continuing education | Contractor license Residential contractors: 3 hours of CCB laws/regulations/business classes every two-year period, plus 5 hours (licensed 6+ years) or 13 hours (under 6 years) of other approved courses. “3 hours of CCB laws, regulations and business practices classes PLUS” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Oregon Construction Contractors Board : Continuing Education : State of Oregon |
Check a license in Oregon
Search Oregon license holders Data: Oregon CCB – Active licenses (data.oregon.gov)
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: www.oregon.gov · www.oregon.gov · www.oregon.gov