50-State Construction Licensing Compliance Guide
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Oregon Construction Licensing

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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.

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Company Licenses

Oregon Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Oregon Asbestos Abatement Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$1,000

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$1,000

Due:

Annually

Oregon Boiler Business and Electrical Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Due:

Triennially by July 1.

Oregon Boiler Business and Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$570

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$570

Due:

Triennially by July 1.

Oregon Boiler/Pressure Vessel Business License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or fax

Agency Fee:

$495

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$495

Due:

Triennially by July 1

Oregon Certified Lead Based Paint Renovation Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Construction Contractors Board

Oregon Commercial Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:

Liability insurance coverage requirements depend on classification:

  • $2,000,000 aggregate for Commercial General Contractor Level 1
  • $1,000,000 aggregate for Commercial General Contractor Level 2 and Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1
  • $500,000 per occurrence for Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2 and Commercial Developer
Bond Requirements:

Bond amounts depend on license classification:

  • $80,000 for Commercial General Contractor Level 1
  • $55,000 for Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1
  • $25,000 for all other classifications

Initial Registration

Form:

Depends on entity type:

Filing Method:

File by mail or by secure fax at (503) 373-2155.

Agency Fee:

$325

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Not required
Notes:
  • 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.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Not required

Oregon Electrical Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$375

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$375

Due:

Triennially

Oregon Elevator Contractor Electrical License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$450

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$450

Due:

Triennially by July 1.

Oregon Elevator Contractor Mechanical License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$585

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$585

Due:

Triennially by July 1.

Oregon Elevator Electrical and Elevator Mechanical Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$1,035

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,035

Due:

Triennially by July 1.

Oregon Lead Abatement Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Construction Contractors Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Lead Abatement Contractor License

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Oregon Lead Abatement Contractor License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually

Oregon Lead Inspection Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Construction Contractors Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Lead Inspection Contractor License

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Oregon Lead Inspection Contractor License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Annually

Oregon Limited Energy Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$375

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$375

Due:

Triennially

Oregon Limited Maintenance Specialty HVAC/R Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Triennially

Oregon Limited Pump Installation Specialty Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$75

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$75

Due:

Triennially

Oregon Limited Renewable Energy Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$375

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$375

Due:

Triennially

Oregon Limited Sign Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$375

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$375

Due:

Triennially

Oregon Plumbing and Boiler Business and Electrical Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$1,020

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,020

Due:

Triennially by July 1.

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

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$720

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$720

Due:

Triennially by July 1.

Oregon Plumbing and Boiler Business and Restricted Energy Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$1,020

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$1,020

Due:

Triennially by July 1.

Oregon Plumbing and Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$225

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$225

Due:

Triennially by July 1.

Oregon Plumbing and Limited Pump Installation Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Agency Fee:

$225

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$225

Due:

Triennially by July 1.

Oregon Plumbing Business License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$150

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$150

Due:

Triennially

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.

Initial Registration

Form:

Depends on entity type:

Filing Method:

File by mail or by secure fax at (503) 373-2155.

Agency Fee:

$325

Notes:
  • 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.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Oregon Residential Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:

Liability insurance coverage requirements depend on classification:

  • $500,000 per occurrence for Residential General Contractors and Residential Developers
  • $300,000 per occurrence for Residential Specialty Contractors
  • $100,000 per occurrence for all other classifications
Bond Requirements:

Bond amounts depend on license classification:

  • $25,000 for Residential General Contractors and Residential Developers
  • $20,000 for Residential Specialty Contractors
  • $15,000 for all other classifications

Initial Registration

Form:

Depends on entity type:

Filing Method:

File by mail or by secure fax at (503) 373-2155.

Agency Fee:

$325

Original Ink:Not required
Notes:
  • 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.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$400

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Original Ink:Not required

Oregon Restricted Energy Contractor License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor/Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$375

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$375

Due:

Triennially

Individual Licenses

Oregon Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

Oregon Asbestos Supervisor Certification

Agency:Oregon Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Asbestos Supervisor Certification

Agency Fee:

$65

Registration Renewal

Form:

Oregon Asbestos Supervisor Certification Renewal

Agency Fee:

$65

Due:

Annually by the date of training completion.

Oregon Asbestos Worker Certification

Agency:Oregon Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Asbestos Worker Certification

Agency Fee:

$45

Notes:

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.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Oregon Asbestos Worker Certification Renewal

Agency Fee:

$45

Due:

Annually by the date of training completion.

Oregon Boiler License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Boiler License

Agency Fee:

$82.50

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$112.50, which includes a $30 fee to track continuing education

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Oregon General Journeyman Electrician License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon General Journeyman Electrician License

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Notes:

During each three-year license cycle, the licensee is required to complete 24 hours of approved continuing education.

Oregon General Supervising Electrician License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon General Supervising Electrician License

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Journeyman Plumber License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Journeyman Plumber License

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Triennially by April 1.

Oregon Limited Building Maintenance Electrician License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Limited Elevator Journeyman License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Limited Elevator Journeyman License

Agency Fee:

$50

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Limited Elevator Mechanic License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Limited Elevator Mechanic License

Agency Fee:

$60

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$60

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Limited Energy Technician, Class A License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Limited Energy Technician, Class B License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Limited Journeyman Stage Electrician License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician License

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Limited Renewable Energy Technician License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Limited Residential Electrician License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Limited Residential Electrician License

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Limited Supervising Electrician License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Limited Supervising Electrician License

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Triennially by October 1.

Oregon Reciprocating Conveyor Mechanic License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Reciprocating Conveyor Mechanic License

Agency Fee:

$300

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$300

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Oregon Residential Water-Heater Installer License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Triennially by April 1.

Oregon Restricted Reciprocating Conveyor Mechanic License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Restricted Reciprocating Conveyor Mechanic License

Agency Fee:

$50

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Due:

Triennially by June 30.

Oregon Solar Heating and Cooling Installer License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Triennially by April 1.

Oregon Water-Treatment Installer License

Agency:Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services - Building Codes Division - Licensing Department

Initial Registration

Form:

Oregon Water-Treatment Installer License

Agency Fee:

$100

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Triennially by April 1.

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