Oregon general contractor license & renewal
The requirements, the timing and the official sources. Everything we’ve verified, in one place.
License fee
$400.00
Required hours
16
Exam
Pass the Oregon contractor exam.
Renewal
CCB License Renewal (every two years): $400
Before you begin
Agency guidance
The residential general contractor endorsement covers supervising, arranging or performing any number of unrelated building trades on residential or small commercial projects.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
These contractors may supervise, arrange for, or perform (partly or completely) an unlimited number of unrelated building trades involving any residential or small commercial structure or project.Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Official agency page
Check the qualifications
Required hours
16
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Complete at least 16 hours of pre-license training from an approved pre-license education provider and pass the Oregon exam.
Official sourceEducation
The responsible managing individual completes training and testing. Passing the NASCLA commercial examination waives the 16-hour course, but the Oregon exam remains required.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Applicants who have passed the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors do not have to complete the 16-hour pre-license training, but they do need to pass the Oregon exam covering laws, rules and business practices.
Official sourceExam
Pass the Oregon contractor exam.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Complete at least 16 hours of pre-license training from an approved pre-license education provider and pass the Oregon exam.
Official sourceBond
Residential general contractor: $25,000 residential bond.
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Residential General Contractor (RGC) $25,000 Residential bond
Official sourceInsurance
Residential general contractor: $500,000 per occurrence liability insurance.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Residential General Contractor (RGC) $500,000 per occurrence insurance
Official sourceReview fees and apply
Application fee
Not verified yet
Exam fee
$60.00
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Pre-License Exam (paid directly to exam provider): $60
Official sourceLicense fee
$400.00
Apply with the agency
Reciprocity
Not verified yet
Official sources and verification (15)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
These contractors may supervise, arrange for, or perform (partly or completely) an unlimited number of unrelated building trades involving any residential or small commercial structure or project.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Complete at least 16 hours of pre-license training from an approved pre-license education provider and pass the Oregon exam.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Applicants who have passed the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors do not have to complete the 16-hour pre-license training, but they do need to pass the Oregon exam covering laws, rules and business practices.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Complete at least 16 hours of pre-license training from an approved pre-license education provider and pass the Oregon exam.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Residential General Contractor (RGC) $25,000 Residential bondOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
Residential General Contractor (RGC) $500,000 per occurrence insuranceOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
Unless exempt, all residential contractors need the following continuing education every two-year license period: 3 hours of CCB laws, regulations and business practices classes PLUS 5 hours of other approved courses (see catalog below) if you have been licensed by the CCB six or more years OR 13 hours of other approved courses (see catalog below) if you have been licensed by the CCB less than six yearsOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
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