Oregon licenses construction contractors through the Construction Contractors Board, and trade licenses for electricians and plumbers have their own rules. This guide covers what we've verified on official Oregon pages, from pre-license training to exams.
Below, the guide works through each trade in turn. Inside each section the facts are grouped by topic: who issues the license, the license levels, experience, the exam, fees and renewal. Each one is quoted from an official Oregon page and linked. Where we haven't verified something, we say so and point you to the board.
A practical tip: write down which license you actually need before you compare fees or exams. Contractor licenses (for businesses that bid and contract work) and individual trade licenses (for the person doing the work) often have different requirements, and the scope label on each fact tells you which one it belongs to.
Check a Oregon license: search our copy of the official open-data file in the Oregon license lookup, or use the official Oregon license search. Our lookup shows only name, license number, class, status and city.
Verified facts at a glance
Oregon general contractor license
Here is what the official Oregon pages we checked actually say. Each point is quoted from our reviewed record with its source; for the full picture, including anything still pending review, see our Oregon general contractor license requirements page.
Licensing authority
- Construction Contractors Board licensing call center: 503-378-4621. (Contractor license) — source: Oregon Construction Contractors Board : Licensing : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
Education & training
- CCB license: complete at least 16 hours of approved pre-license training and pass the Oregon exam. (Contractor license) — source: Oregon Construction Contractors Board : CCB License : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
Exam
- Exam by PSI, based on the Oregon version of the NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management (2nd edition); open book. (Contractor license) — source: Oregon Construction Contractors Board : CCB License : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
- 80 multiple-choice questions, 70% to pass, 3 hours, $60. (Contractor license) — source: Oregon Construction Contractors Board : CCB License : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
Fees
- CCB license fee: $400 for a two-year license. (Contractor license) — source: Oregon Construction Contractors Board : CCB License : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
Continuing education
- 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. (Contractor license) — source: Oregon Construction Contractors Board : Continuing Education : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
We have not yet verified experience / hours for Oregon from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Oregon licensing board website or our Oregon general contractor page.
Oregon electrician / electrical contractor license
Here is what the official Oregon pages we checked actually say. Each point is quoted from our reviewed record with its source; for the full picture, including anything still pending review, see our Oregon electrician license requirements page.
Licensing authority
- Oregon Building Codes Division issues electrical licenses for individuals and businesses. (Board-wide rule (Oregon BCD, all license types)) — source: Building Codes Division : Individual and contractor licenses : Licensing : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
Exam
- Most BCD individual licenses require an exam; passing score 75% or better. (Board-wide rule (Oregon BCD, all license types)) — source: Building Codes Division : Individual and contractor licenses : Licensing : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
Renewal
- All BCD-issued licenses are eligible for renewal 60 days before expiration. (Board-wide rule (Oregon BCD, all license types)) — source: Building Codes Division : Individual and contractor licenses : Licensing : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
We have not yet verified fees for Oregon from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Oregon licensing board website or our Oregon electrician page.
We have not yet verified experience / hours for Oregon from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Oregon licensing board website or our Oregon electrician page.
Oregon plumber / plumbing contractor license
Here is what the official Oregon pages we checked actually say. Each point is quoted from our reviewed record with its source; for the full picture, including anything still pending review, see our Oregon plumber license requirements page.
Licensing authority
- Oregon Building Codes Division issues electrical, plumbing, boiler, elevator and manufactured dwelling licenses. (Board-wide rule (Oregon BCD, all license types)) — source: Building Codes Division : Individual and contractor licenses : Licensing : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
Experience / hours
- Journeyman plumber exam: at least 576 hours of academic training and 7,700 hours of on-the-job experience. (Individual worker license) — source: Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules, verified 2026-10-18
Education & training
- Journeyman plumber: at least 576 hours of academic training. (Individual worker license) — source: Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules, verified 2026-10-18
Exam
- Building Codes Division license exams: passing score 75% or better. (Board-wide rule (Oregon BCD, all license types)) — source: Building Codes Division : Individual and contractor licenses : Licensing : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
Reciprocity & endorsement
- Oregon keeps a list of states with substantially similar journeyman plumber standards and may enter reciprocal agreements to certify without examination. (Individual worker license) — source: Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules, verified 2026-10-18
We have not yet verified fees for Oregon from an official page; the board may not publish it online. Check Oregon licensing board website or our Oregon plumber page.
How to use this guide
- Every fact above links to the official page it came from, with the date we checked it. Rules change — confirm with the board before you apply or pay.
- To check whether a specific person or company holds a license, use our license lookup (TX, CA, WA, OR, NY and Québec RBQ data) or the board's own search.
- Moving between states or provinces? See the electrician reciprocity matrix and our Red Seal guide.
FAQ
How much does it cost? (Oregon general contractor license)
CCB license fee: $400 for a two-year license. (Contractor license) — source: Oregon Construction Contractors Board : CCB License : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
What exam is required? (Oregon general 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. (Contractor license) — source: Oregon Construction Contractors Board : CCB License : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
What exam is required? (Oregon electrician / electrical contractor license)
Most BCD individual licenses require an exam; passing score 75% or better. (Board-wide rule (Oregon BCD, all license types)) — source: Building Codes Division : Individual and contractor licenses : Licensing : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
How often must the license be renewed? (Oregon electrician / electrical contractor license)
All BCD-issued licenses are eligible for renewal 60 days before expiration. (Board-wide rule (Oregon BCD, all license types)) — source: Building Codes Division : Individual and contractor licenses : Licensing : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
What exam is required? (Oregon plumber / plumbing contractor license)
Building Codes Division license exams: passing score 75% or better. (Board-wide rule (Oregon BCD, all license types)) — source: Building Codes Division : Individual and contractor licenses : Licensing : State of Oregon, verified 2026-10-18
How much experience do I need? (Oregon plumber / plumbing contractor license)
Journeyman plumber exam: at least 576 hours of academic training and 7,700 hours of on-the-job experience. (Individual worker license) — source: Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules, verified 2026-10-18