LICENSING

 

Oregon law requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). This includes roofing, siding, painting, carpentry, concrete, on-site appliance repair, heating and air conditioning, home inspections, tree service, plumbing, electrical, floor covering, manufactured dwelling installation, land development, and most other construction and repair services. There are a few limited exceptions, including the employees of an owner or contractor. Kristie Patton is the manager of the Licensing Section.

 

Who needs a Contractor's License?
Oregon's Construction Contractor Licensing Act (ORS Chapter 701) requires a license issued by the Oregon Construction Contractor's Board (CCB) if you are engaged in, for compensation, any construction activity involving improvements to real estate. A license is required for any individual or business entity which advertises, offers, bids, arranges to do or actually does any construction, remodeling, or repair involving residential, commercial, industrial or public works improvements. Inspection, tree service, power washing and chimney sweep businesses and developers who build houses with the intent to sell are also required to become licensed. Plumbers and electricians require a license with the Building Codes Division (BCD) and a business license with the CCB.

 

Requirements for a Contractor's License

 

1.	File your assumed business name, LLC or corporation with the Oregon Secretary of State's Corporation Division
2.	Submit a completed application to the CCB with the required fee
3.	Submit the required surety bond
4.	Provide proof of liability insurance
5.	Provide evidence of completion of the prerequisite education
6.	Pass the open book state license exam
7.	Provide evidence of worker's compensation insurance, if applicable