How to Get a Roofing contractor License in Oregon (2026)

Oregon Construction Contractors Board

Oregon Construction Contractors Board

Construction Contractors Board

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Open the official agency page

https://www.oregon.gov/ccb/pages/ccb%20license.aspx

CCB License

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Open the official agency page

https://www.oregon.gov/ccb/pages/ccb%20license.aspx

Apply for a NEW License

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18 years old

18

Be at least 18 years old.

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The responsible managing individual ordinarily completes 16 hours of approved prelicense training and passes the Oregon exam; NASCLA and specified prior-license pathways are alternatives.

The responsible managing individual ordinarily completes 16 hours of approved prelicense training and passes the Oregon exam; NASCLA and specified prior-license pathways are alternatives.

To qualify to be the RMI, the individual must: Complete the 16-hour pre-license training and pass the Oregon contractor exam, OR Pass the NASCLA commercial contractor national exam and pass the Oregon contractor exam, OR Provide one or more Oregon license numbers that the owner, officer, member, or RMI has been continuously associated with during the time period beginning before July 1, 2000, until the date of their application, with no lapse of more than 24 months.

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Oregon contractor examination: 80 multiple-choice questions; a passing score is 70 percent (56 correct answers).

Oregon contractor examination: 80 multiple-choice questions; a passing score is 70 percent (56 correct answers).

There are 80 multiple choice questions; a passing score is 70 percent (56 correct answers).

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Required liability coverage depends on endorsement: residential specialty $300,000 per occurrence; commercial specialty level 1 $1,000,000 aggregate; commercial specialty level 2 $500,000 per occurrence.

Required liability coverage depends on endorsement: residential specialty $300,000 per occurrence; commercial specialty level 1 $1,000,000 aggregate; commercial specialty level 2 $500,000 per occurrence.

Residential Specialty Contractor: $300,000 per occurrence ... Commercial Specialty Contractor, Level 1: $1,000,000 aggregate Commercial Specialty Contractor, Level 2: $500,000 per occurrence

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A residential or commercial surety bond is required, with the amount determined by the license endorsement.

A residential or commercial surety bond is required, with the amount determined by the license endorsement.

Oregon law requires contractors to carry surety bonds. The amount is determined by your license endorsement.

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$400

400

$400 (beginning 7/1/2025)

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$60

60

CCB License Exam (paid directly to exam provider): $60

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$400

400

CCB Lice​nse Renewal (every two years): $400

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2 years

2

$400 fee for a two-year license.

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2 years

2

CCB Lice​nse Renewal (every two years): $400

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CCB Lice​nse Renewal (every two years)

CCB Lice​nse Renewal (every two years) Applies to: Oregon CCB licenses

CCB Lice​nse Renewal (every two years): $400

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Paid construction activity improving real property generally requires a CCB license; the Board explicitly includes roofing.

Paid construction activity improving real property generally requires a CCB license; the Board explicitly includes roofing.

Generally, Oregon law requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed. Examples of work that does require a license include: ​Roofing

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Commercial CE depends on endorsement level and key-employee count. Level 2 requires 32 hours; Level 1 has an employee-based schedule. Dual residential/commercial endorsements follow commercial CE.

Commercial CE depends on endorsement and key employees: level 2 requires 32 hours; level 1 requires 16, 32, 48, 64 or 80 hours for one, two, three, four, or at least five key employees. Dual residential/commercial licensees meet the commercial requirements.

Endorsed for both residential and commercial work? You meet requirements for the commercial continuing education program. ... Level 2 commercial general or specialty contractors need: 32 hours of education completed by key employees. ... Level 1 commercial general or specialty contractors need: (Based on lowest number of key employees employed during the renewal cycle) ... 5 or more key employees: 80 hours ... 4 key employees: 64 hours ... 3 key employees: 48 hours ... 2 key employees: 32 hours ... 1 key employee: 16 hours

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Residential contractors, unless exempt, need three hours of CCB laws, regulations and business practices plus five hours of other approved courses after six or more years licensed, or 13 hours if licensed less than six years, each two-year license period.

Residential contractors, unless exempt, need three hours of CCB laws, regulations and business practices plus five hours of other approved courses after six or more years licensed, or 13 hours if licensed less than six years, each two-year license period.

Unless exempt, all re​sidential 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 years

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