Oregon Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Journeyman Plumber (JP) (Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS) renews every 3 years, has a renewal fee of about $180 and requires 24 hours of continuing education. The Plumbing Business (PB) (Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS) renews every 3 years and has a renewal fee of about $450. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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

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Journeyman Plumber (JP)

JP · State license · Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS

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Renew on the official site (503) 373-1268

Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: 24 hours
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24 hours of approved continuing education per three-year cycle (OAR 918-030-0120): 4 hours must be code change courses plus a 4-hour Oregon rule and law course. Only BCD-approved providers count; providers report hours to BCD. CE must be registered in the BCD system before renewal.
Deadline rule: Renews every 3 years on April 1; a renewal notice is mailed about 6 weeks before; online renewal opens 45 days before expiration.

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Grace period: None: after expiration the license is 'expired-renewable'; no work allowed until all requirements (incl. CE) are met.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $180
Late fee: OAR 918-030-0230 sets no separate late fee; the regular renewal fee applies when renewing an expired license within one year.
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Within one year of expiration: reapply, pay renewal fee, complete outstanding CE (OAR 918-030-0230). After one year: must re-qualify and pass the exam. Email [email protected] for instructions.

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: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Reciprocal Journeyman Plumber license available from states with agreements.

Notes

Application fee is $100 and the renewal fee is $180, which includes a $30 fee to track continuing education (OAR 918-780-0030).

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Plumbing Business (PB)

PB · State license · Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS

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Renew on the official site (503) 373-1268

Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Renews every 3 years on July 1; a renewal notice is mailed about 6 weeks before; online renewal opens 45 days before expiration.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: None: after expiration the license is 'expired-renewable'; no work allowed until all requirements (incl. CE) are met.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $450
Late fee: OAR 918-030-0230 sets no separate late fee; the regular renewal fee applies when renewing an expired license within one year.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Within one year of expiration: reapply, pay renewal fee, complete outstanding CE (OAR 918-030-0230). After one year: must re-qualify and pass the exam. Email [email protected] for instructions.

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, but the amount is not published. Check with the board
Insurance: Bond and insurance as required by CCB for the underlying CCB license. Requires active CCB license, SOS-registered business name and a full-time signing supervisor (journeyman plumber).
Reciprocity: BCD reciprocity applies only to individual licenses (journeyman plumber).

Notes

Registration to conduct a plumbing business. Application fee is $150 and the renewal fee is $450 under OAR 918-780-0030. The business needs an active CCB license, a registered business name and a full-time signing supervisor (journeyman plumber).

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

How to renew

1Check your Journeyman Plumber (JP) deadline: Renews every 3 years on April 1; a renewal notice is mailed about 6 weeks before; online renewal opens 45 days before expiration.
2Complete 24 continuing education hours before renewing. 24 hours of approved continuing education per three-year cycle (OAR 918-030-0120): 4 hours must be code change courses plus a 4-hour Oregon rule and law course. Only BCD-approved providers count; providers report hours to BCD. CE must be registered in the BCD system before renewal.
3Renew online at https://ordcbs.mylicense.com/eGov
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $180, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: OAR 918-030-0230 sets no separate late fee; the regular renewal fee applies when renewing an expired license within one year.
6Check your Plumbing Business (PB) deadline: Renews every 3 years on July 1; a renewal notice is mailed about 6 weeks before; online renewal opens 45 days before expiration.
7Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $450, but fees change.

Oregon Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does an Oregon plumbing license expire?

Journeyman Plumber (JP): renews every 3 years. Renews every 3 years on April 1; a renewal notice is mailed about 6 weeks before; online renewal opens 45 days before expiration. Plumbing Business (PB): renews every 3 years. Renews every 3 years on July 1; a renewal notice is mailed about 6 weeks before; online renewal opens 45 days before expiration. Check with Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Oregon plumbing license need?

Journeyman Plumber (JP): 24 hours per renewal. Plumbing Business (PB): no CE required. Check with Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Oregon plumbing license?

None: after expiration the license is 'expired-renewable'; no work allowed until all requirements (incl. CE) are met. Check with Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew an Oregon plumbing license?

Journeyman Plumber (JP): About $180. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Oregon plumbing license expires?

OAR 918-030-0230 sets no separate late fee; the regular renewal fee applies when renewing an expired license within one year. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Oregon accept plumbing licenses from other states?

Reciprocal Journeyman Plumber license available from states with agreements. Check with Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS before you rely on it.

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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.

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