Oregon Construction Licensing

Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Oregon.

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Asbestos Abatement Company

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Demolition Contractor Company

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Electrical Contracting Company

(12)

Elevator Contractor Company

(6)

General Contractor Company

(3)

Lead Abatement Company

(5)

Masonry Contractor Company

(2)

Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company

(2)

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(2)

Painting Contractor Company

(2)

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(8)

Roofing Contractor Company

(2)

Solar Contractor Company

(2)

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(2)

Individual Licenses

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(2)

Electrician

(13)

Elevator Technician

(4)

Other Construction Industry Individual

(1)

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(4)

Company Licenses

Oregon Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Oregon Asbestos Abatement Contractor License

More Information:	https://www.oregon.gov/deq/Hazards-and-Cleanup/Pages/Asbestos-Forms.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

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Form:	Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Application
Filing method:	Mail
Agency fee:	$1,000

Registration Renewal

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Form:	Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Application
Filing method:	Mail
Agency fee:	$1,000
Due:	Annually

Oregon Boiler Business and Elevator Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division

Oregon Boiler Business and Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division

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Oregon Boiler/Pressure Vessel Business License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division

Oregon Certified Lead Based Paint Renovation Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/licensing/Pages/forms-fees.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Construction Contractors Board

Oregon Commercial Contractor License

Agency:	Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Insurance Requirements:	Liability insurance coverage requirements range from $500,000 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 $20,000 to $75,000 depending on the classification.

Initial Registration

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Form:	Application for Commercial License
Agency fee:	$250
Original Ink:	Not required
Notarize:	Not required

Registration Renewal

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Filing method:	Online
Agency fee:	$250
Due:	Biennially
Original Ink:	Not required
Notarize:	Not required

Oregon Electrical Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

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Form:	Contractor/Business License Application
Filing method:	Mail
Agency fee:	$375

Registration Renewal

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Filing method:	Online
Agency fee:	$375
Due:	Triennially

Oregon Elevator Contractor Electrical License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division

Oregon Elevator Contractor Mechanical License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division

Oregon Elevator Electrical and Elevator Mechanical Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division

Oregon Lead Abatement Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/licensing/Pages/forms-fees.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Construction Contractors Board

Oregon Lead Inspection Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/licensing/Pages/forms-fees.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Construction Contractors Board

Oregon Limited Energy Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

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Form:	Contractor/Business License Application
Filing method:	Mail
Agency fee:	$375

Registration Renewal

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Filing method:	Online
Agency fee:	$375
Due:	Triennially

Oregon Limited Maintenance Specialty HVAC/R Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

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Form:	Contractor/Business License Application
Filing method:	Mail
Agency fee:	$75

Registration Renewal

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Filing method:	Online
Agency fee:	$75
Due:	Triennially

Oregon Limited Pump Installation Specialty Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

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Form:	Contractor/Business License Application
Filing method:	Mail
Agency fee:	$75

Registration Renewal

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Filing method:	Online
Agency fee:	$75
Due:	Triennially

Oregon Limited Renewable Energy Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

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Form:	Contractor/Business License Application
Filing method:	Mail
Agency fee:	$375

Registration Renewal

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Filing method:	Online
Agency fee:	$375
Due:	Triennially

Oregon Limited Sign Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

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Form:	Contractor/Business License Application
Filing method:	Mail
Agency fee:	$375

Registration Renewal

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Filing method:	Online
Agency fee:	$375
Due:	Triennially

Oregon Plumbing and Boiler Business and Electrical Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Plumbing and Boiler Business and Limited Maintenance Specialty HVAC/R Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Plumbing and Boiler Business and Restricted Energy Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Plumbing and Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Plumbing and Limited Pump Installation Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Plumbing Business License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

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Form:	Contractor/Business License Application
Filing method:	Mail
Agency fee:	$150

Registration Renewal

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Filing method:	Online
Agency fee:	$150
Due:	Triennially

Oregon Residential and Commercial (Dual) Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/licensing/Pages/forms-fees.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Construction Contractors Board
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 $10,000 to $75,000 depending on the classification.

Initial Registration

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Form:	Application for Residential and Commercial License
Agency fee:	$250

Registration Renewal

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Filing method:	Online
Agency fee:	$250
Due:	Biennially

Oregon Residential Contractor License

Agency:	Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Insurance Requirements:	Liability insurance coverage requirements range from $100,000 per occurance to $500,000 per occurance depending on the classification. Contractors with employees are also required to have workers' compensation coverage.
Bond Requirements:	Bond amounts range from $10,000 to $20,000 depending on the classification.

Initial Registration

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Form:	Application for Residential License
Filing method:	File by mail or by secure fax at (503) 373-2155.
Agency fee:	$250
Original Ink:	Not required

Registration Renewal

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Filing method:	Online
Agency fee:	$250
Due:	Biennially.
Original Ink:	Not required

Oregon Restricted Energy Contractor License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/contractor-licenses.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

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Form:	Contractor/Business License Application
Filing method:	Mail
Agency fee:	$375

Registration Renewal

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Filing method:	Online
Agency fee:	$375
Due:	Triennially

Individual Licenses

Oregon Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

Oregon Asbestos Supervisor Certification

More Information:	https://www.oregon.gov/deq/Hazards-and-Cleanup/Pages/Asbestos-Forms.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Oregon Asbestos Worker Certification

More Information:	https://www.oregon.gov/deq/Hazards-and-Cleanup/Pages/Asbestos-Forms.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Oregon Boiler License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/boiler-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division

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Oregon General Journeyman Electrician License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon General Supervising Electrician License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Journeyman Plumber License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/plumbing-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Limited Building Maintenance Electrician License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Limited Elevator Journeyman License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/elevator-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division

Oregon Limited Elevator Mechanic License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/elevator-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division

Oregon Limited Energy Technician, Class A License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Limited Energy Technician, Class B License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Limited Journeyman Stage Electrician License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Limited Maintenance Manufactured Structures Electrician License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Limited Renewable Energy Technician License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Limited Residential Electrician License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Limited Supervising Electrician License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/electrical-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Reciprocating Conveyor Mechanic License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/elevator-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division

Oregon Residential Water-Heater Installer License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/plumbing-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Restricted Reciprocating Conveyor Mechanic License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/elevator-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division

Oregon Solar Heating and Cooling Installer License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/plumbing-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Oregon Water-Treatment Installer License

More Information:	http://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/plumbing-apply.aspx
Agency:	Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

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Industry Resources

Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.

National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.

National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.

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