Oregon General Contractor License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Oregon has 3 General contractor license classes. Most renew every 2 years. The renewal fee is about $400. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education ranges from 16 to 32 hours. The details for each class are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Remind me before it expires How reminders work

Commercial General Contractor Level 1 (CGC1)

CGC1 · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Remind me before this expires

Renew on the official site (503) 378-4621

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Show CE rules
Commercial: CE at every 2-year renewal by key employees (owners, managers, supervisors): Level 2 = 32 hours; Level 1 = 16/32/48/64/80 hours for 1/2/3/4/5+ key employees (lowest count during cycle). Courses at least 1 hour; CCB does not pre-approve; random audits of prior cycle (keep records 24 months).
Deadline rule: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No grace period: contractor work is prohibited during any lapse (OAR 812-003-0300).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $400
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
CCB rules set no separate late fee. A lapsed license is treated as unlicensed from the lapse date; when the missing items are received the license can be backdated and renewed (OAR 812-003-0300).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapse ends when CCB receives the missing items (renewal fee, bond, insurance, CE); license is backdated and valid again. If lapsed 24 months or more, a new license number is required and (per CCB) the contractor must reapply, redo pre-license training and pass the exam.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required: $80,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: General liability $2,000,000 aggregate. Workers' compensation required if the business has employees (commercial contractors must carry it); carrier name/policy number reported at renewal. Bond must be continuous; insurance certificate must name CCB as certificate holder (PO Box 14140, Salem OR 97309) and include products/completed operations; any lapse in bond/insurance suspends the license.
Reciprocity: CCB license pages describe no reciprocity. Out-of-state contractors complete CCB pre-license training and pass the CCB test before licensing.

Notes

Oregon CCB licenses ALL construction contractors (ORS 701), including GC, roofing and the contracting business for HVAC; no de minimis exemption for most work. Dual endorsement (residential + commercial) requires two bonds and one policy at the higher limit and follows commercial CE rules. CE is key-employee hours (16-80), not per-licensee.

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

Sources (5)

Track this renewal

Add your Oregon General contractor license to ClearLicensed and we will email you 90, 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before it expires.

Start the free trial Or have our team file it for you

Commercial General Contractor Level 2 (CGC2)

CGC2 · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Remind me before this expires

Renew on the official site (503) 378-4621

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 32 hours
Show CE rules
Commercial: CE at every 2-year renewal by key employees (owners, managers, supervisors): Level 2 = 32 hours; Level 1 = 16/32/48/64/80 hours for 1/2/3/4/5+ key employees (lowest count during cycle). Courses at least 1 hour; CCB does not pre-approve; random audits of prior cycle (keep records 24 months).
Deadline rule: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No grace period: contractor work is prohibited during any lapse (OAR 812-003-0300).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $400
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
CCB rules set no separate late fee. A lapsed license is treated as unlicensed from the lapse date; when the missing items are received the license can be backdated and renewed (OAR 812-003-0300).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapse ends when CCB receives the missing items (renewal fee, bond, insurance, CE); license is backdated and valid again. If lapsed 24 months or more, a new license number is required and (per CCB) the contractor must reapply, redo pre-license training and pass the exam.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required: $25,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: General liability $1,000,000 aggregate. Workers' compensation required if the business has employees (commercial contractors must carry it); carrier name/policy number reported at renewal. Bond must be continuous; insurance certificate must name CCB as certificate holder (PO Box 14140, Salem OR 97309) and include products/completed operations; any lapse in bond/insurance suspends the license.
Reciprocity: CCB license pages describe no reciprocity. Out-of-state contractors complete CCB pre-license training and pass the CCB test before licensing.

Notes

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

Sources (5)

Residential General Contractor (RGC)

RGC · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Remind me before this expires

Renew on the official site (503) 378-4621

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
Show CE rules
Residential: every 2-year period, 3 hours of CCB laws/regulations/business practices (LRB) plus 5 other approved hours if licensed 6+ years or 13 hours if licensed less than 6 years (8 or 16 total). CE proof must be on file before renewal (email certificates to [email protected]). Exempt: licensees whose owner/officer/employee holds an Oregon electrician or plumber license, architects, engineers, developers, etc.
Deadline rule: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No grace period: contractor work is prohibited during any lapse (OAR 812-003-0300).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $400
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
CCB rules set no separate late fee. A lapsed license is treated as unlicensed from the lapse date; when the missing items are received the license can be backdated and renewed (OAR 812-003-0300).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapse ends when CCB receives the missing items (renewal fee, bond, insurance, CE); license is backdated and valid again. If lapsed 24 months or more, a new license number is required and (per CCB) the contractor must reapply, redo pre-license training and pass the exam.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required: $25,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: General liability $500,000 per occurrence. Workers' compensation required if the business has employees (commercial contractors must carry it); carrier name/policy number reported at renewal. Bond must be continuous; insurance certificate must name CCB as certificate holder (PO Box 14140, Salem OR 97309) and include products/completed operations; any lapse in bond/insurance suspends the license.
Reciprocity: CCB license pages describe no reciprocity. Out-of-state contractors complete CCB pre-license training and pass the CCB test before licensing.

Notes

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

Sources (5)

The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Oregon General contractor continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Commercial General Contractor Level 1 (CGC1) deadline: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).
2Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
3Renew online at https://portal.ccb.state.or.us/
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $400, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: CCB rules set no separate late fee. A lapsed license is treated as unlicensed from the lapse date; when the missing items are received the license can be backdated and renewed (OAR 812-003-0300).
6Check your Commercial General Contractor Level 2 (CGC2) deadline: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).
7Complete 32 continuing education hours before renewing. Commercial: CE at every 2-year renewal by key employees (owners, managers, supervisors): Level 2 = 32 hours; Level 1 = 16/32/48/64/80 hours for 1/2/3/4/5+ key employees (lowest count during cycle). Courses at least 1 hour; CCB does not pre-approve; random audits of prior cycle (keep records 24 months).
8Check your Residential General Contractor (RGC) deadline: Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024).
9Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. Residential: every 2-year period, 3 hours of CCB laws/regulations/business practices (LRB) plus 5 other approved hours if licensed 6+ years or 13 hours if licensed less than 6 years (8 or 16 total). CE proof must be on file before renewal (email certificates to [email protected]). Exempt: licensees whose owner/officer/employee holds an Oregon electrician or plumber license, architects, engineers, developers, etc.

Oregon General contractor renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does an Oregon general contractor license expire?

Commercial General Contractor Level 1 (CGC1): renews every 2 years. Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024). Commercial General Contractor Level 2 (CGC2): renews every 2 years. Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024). Residential General Contractor (RGC): renews every 2 years. Every 2 years on the license's own expiration date (printed on the license; no fixed calendar date). Renewal opens in the CCB online portal up to 8 weeks before expiration. Renewal fee is $400 (in effect for renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2024). Check with Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Oregon general contractor license need?

Commercial General Contractor Level 1 (CGC1): CE is required, but the hours are not published. Commercial General Contractor Level 2 (CGC2): 32 hours per renewal. Residential General Contractor (RGC): 16 hours per renewal. Check with Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Oregon general contractor license?

No grace period: contractor work is prohibited during any lapse (OAR 812-003-0300). Check with Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew an Oregon general contractor license?

Commercial General Contractor Level 1 (CGC1): About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Oregon general contractor license expires?

CCB rules set no separate late fee. A lapsed license is treated as unlicensed from the lapse date; when the missing items are received the license can be backdated and renewed (OAR 812-003-0300). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Oregon accept general contractor licenses from other states?

CCB license pages describe no reciprocity. Out-of-state contractors complete CCB pre-license training and pass the CCB test before licensing. Check with Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) before you rely on it.

Sources

Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

Free trial

Keep your Oregon General contractor license current.

Try Basic free for 14 days. No credit card.

Start the free trial See pricing