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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services.
This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Oregon.
The state advises that having employees means any employee, not just those from Oregon.
All Oregon entities, whether out of state or domestic, must have a BIN.
However, to obtain a Contractor License in Oregon, you do not need a BIN number IF you are only bidding on jobs. The state cannot require you to have one if you are not actively working. This means if the entity is only bidding, they do not need the BIN. If they bid and are contracted for a job, they must get a BIN.
Oregon Residential and Commercial (Dual) Contractor License
Agency:
Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:
Yes
Insurance Requirements:
Liability insurance coverage requirements range from $100,000 per occurance to $2,000,000 aggregate insurance depending on the classification. Contractors with employees are also required to have workers' compensation coverage.
Bond Requirements:
Bond amounts range from $15,000 to $80,000, depending on the classification.
The state advises that having employees means any employee, not just those from Oregon.
All Oregon entities, whether out of state or domestic, must have a BIN.
However, to obtain a Contractor License in Oregon, you do not need a BIN number IF you are only bidding on jobs. The state cannot require you to have one if you are not actively working. This means if the entity is only bidding, they do not need the BIN. If they bid and are contracted for a job, they must get a BIN.
The state advises that having employees means any employee, not just those from Oregon.
All Oregon entities, whether out of state or domestic, must have a BIN.
However, to obtain a Contractor License in Oregon, you do not need a BIN number IF you are only bidding on jobs. The state cannot require you to have one if you are not actively working. This means if the entity is only bidding, they do not need the BIN. If they bid and are contracted for a job, they must get a BIN.
Applicants for the initial training for the Asbestos Worker class must provide the complete and signed application along with the appropriate fee to the training provider.
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