Oregon Contractor License
| 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.
- Our 16 Hour Education is now available. Click here for more information.
- Must have Workers Comp
- A valid Oregon Business I.D. # and Federal EIN #
Bonds and Insurance - Effective January 1st, 2008, all new applicants will be required to provide
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General contractor (all structures or residential only) - $20,000 BOND; $500,000 INSURANCE
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Specialty contractor (all structures or residential only) - $15,000 BOND; $500,000 INSURANCE
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Limited contractor - $10,000 BOND; $100,000 INSURANCE
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Inspector - $15,000 BOND; $300,000 INSURANCE
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Licensed Developer (all structures or residential only) - $20,000 BOND; $500,000 INSURANCE
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| Services: |
General Contractor - All structures or Residential only. This is the unlimited category where there is no restrictions on trade or type of structure. General contractors may also do specialty contractor work. New homebuilders, remodelers, and contractors who work on small nonresidential structures belong to this category.
Specialty Contractor - All structures or Residential Trade Specialty only. Contractors here can perform up to (2) trades or crafts (including those that are sub'd out) per job, per year. The trades can change from job to job. This category includes tree service and manufactured dwelling contractors.
Limited Contractor - No restrictions on trade or type of structure, but the contractor must gross less than $40,000 annual gross income from total construction activities. Individual contracts limited to $5,000.
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| Applications: |
- $260 and a biennial renewal fee of $260
Construction Contractors Board
700 Summer NE, Suite 300
Post Office Box 14140
Salem, OR 97309-5052
1-503-378-4621
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| Reciprocity: |
Reciprocity with other states is not available as of this time. |
| Continuing Education: |
There are no requirements for continuing education as of this time. |
| Exam: |
- 80 questions, 2 hours to complete.
- Open Book
- Topics include: Contract Law, Lien Laws, Payroll & taxes, OSHA, Project Management, Building Codes & CCB.
- After you complete your 16 hour education, you can call PSI to schedule test: 1-800-733-9267
- The exam fee is $106
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| References: |
These books are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.
Only the following materials are permitted for OPEN-BOOK examinations:
- Oregon Contractor’s Reference Manual, 2006.
Please note that this reference is included with our 16 Hour Education Program.
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| Training: |
16 Hour Home Study Program: $149 w/free shipping
CLICK HERE to purchase or call 1-800-952-0910
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