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Oregon contractor license renewal rules

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

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Electrical3 license types

Electrical Contractor (C)

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

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (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 $375
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
Not required
Insurance
Bond and insurance as required by CCB. Must hold active CCB license, SOS-registered name and a full-time general supervising electrician as signing supervisor.
Notes

The electrical contractor license is in addition to the CCB license and requires a full-time general supervising electrician as signing supervisor. Fee is $125 per year per place of business under ORS 479.840, which is $375 for the three-year term. Also available: limited energy, restricted energy and limited sign contractor licenses (not covered here).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

General Journeyman Electrician (J)

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

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 373-1268
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
24 hours
Show CE rules24 hours of approved continuing education per three-year cycle (OAR 918-030-0120): 8 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 October 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 $100
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
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Fee is $100 for the three-year license under ORS 479.840.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

General Supervising Electrician (S)

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

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 373-1268
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
24 hours
Show CE rules24 hours of approved continuing education per three-year cycle (OAR 918-030-0120): 12 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 (allow about 2 weeks for credits to appear). CE must be registered in the BCD system before renewal.
Deadline rule
Renews every 3 years on October 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 $100
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
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

Signing supervisor who must be employed full-time by an electrical contractor business. Fee is $100 for the three-year license under ORS 479.840.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

General contractor3 license types

Commercial General Contractor Level 1 (CGC1)

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

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 378-4621
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Show CE rulesCommercial: 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.
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.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Commercial General Contractor Level 2 (CGC2)

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

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 378-4621
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
32 hours
Show CE rulesCommercial: 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.
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.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast 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 siteBoard phone: (503) 378-4621
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
16 hours
Show CE rulesResidential: 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.
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 hours shown = first-cycle maximum (16 if <6 yrs licensed; 8 if 6+ yrs).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

HVAC4 license types

HVAC contractor via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1 (CSC1)

CSC1-HVAC · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 378-4621
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Show CE rulesCommercial: 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: $55,000. 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.
Notes

See RSC-HVAC note. CE depends on number of key employees (16-80).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

HVAC contractor via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2 (CSC2)

CSC2-HVAC · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 378-4621
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
32 hours
Show CE rulesCommercial: 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 $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.
Notes

See RSC-HVAC note on lack of separate state HVAC license.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

HVAC contractor via CCB Residential Specialty Contractor (RSC)

RSC-HVAC · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 378-4621
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
16 hours
Show CE rulesResidential: 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: $20,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
General liability $300,000 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.
Notes

Oregon has no separate state HVAC contractor license: the contracting business needs a CCB license (RSC for residential or small commercial work; CSC for commercial). Mechanical permits are issued by the local building department. Individual BCD Limited Energy Technician licenses may apply to controls and low-voltage work. CE hours shown are the maximum (16 if licensed under 6 years; 8 if licensed 6 or more years).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R (LHR)

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

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (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 expiration; online renewal opens 45 days before the expiration date printed on the license.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None: license becomes 'expired-renewable' after expiration and work under it is not allowed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $75
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 after expiration: reapply and pay renewal fee (and any outstanding CE). After more than one year: must apply anew including examination where applicable (OAR 918-030-0230). Email [email protected] for expired-license 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 the CCB for the underlying CCB license. Requires an active CCB license, SOS-registered business name, and an employee list plus full-time signing supervisor.
Notes

Optional BCD contractor license: authorizes maintenance, service, repair or replacement of commercial and industrial equipment that uses fuel or energy for heat, power, refrigeration or air conditioning; not new installation. Fee is $25 per year ($75 for the three-year term) under ORS 479.840. Combination BCD contractor licenses exist (for example PBH, plumbing plus LHR).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

Pest control2 license types

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (individual)

APPLICATOR · State license · Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 503-986-4550
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
40 hours
Show CE rules40 recertification credit hours by end of 5-year certification period, max 15 credits per year; otherwise must retake and pass exams. Credits trackable online; approved classes via ODA. Apprentices: 8 credits (4 core) per licensing period. Annual license fee still due each year.
Deadline rule
Licenses expire December 31 following issuance (ORS 634.112); ODA mails a notice at least 30 days before expiration; renew annually online through the ODA license renewal portal.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None: failure to pay when due forfeits the right to operate/apply.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $50
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No late fee amount found. If fee not paid within the first delinquent month, applicator must pay fee AND pass ODA reexamination (waived with signed statement of no pesticide work in prior 6 months).
Reinstatement
Pay fee plus written application; reexamination if more than one month delinquent unless statement of no applicator work (ORS 634.112(5)-(7)).

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
Notes

Fee is $50 including one category, plus $7.50 for each additional category at issuance ($12.50 if added later) under OAR 603-057-0100. The applicator must be employed by a licensed commercial operator.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

Commercial Pesticide Operator (business) - incl. structural/wood-destroying pests

OPERATOR · State license · Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 503-986-4550
Renewal cycle
Every year
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Licenses expire December 31 following issuance (ORS 634.112); ODA mails a notice at least 30 days before expiration; renew annually online through the ODA license renewal portal.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None: failure to pay when due forfeits the right to operate/apply.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $90
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)No separate late fee. Under ORS 634.112, an unpaid renewal forfeits the right to operate; to regain it, file a written application and pay the fee that should have been paid.
Reinstatement
Operators: written application plus payment of the unpaid fee (ORS 634.112(5)). No reexamination for operators (no 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
Not required
Insurance
Public liability insurance from an Oregon-qualified insurer (or cash deposit/surety bond): at least $25,000 bodily injury and $25,000 property damage (ORS 634.116(6)); for structural pests coverage extends to property being worked on. License auto-suspends if coverage lapses; insurer gives ODA 30 days' notice of cancellation. Operators must employ licensed commercial applicator(s).
Notes

Fee is $90 including one category, plus $15 for each additional category at issuance ($20 if added later) under OAR 603-057-0100. Structural pest control falls under the industrial, institutional, health-related and structural category.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

Plumbing2 license types

Journeyman Plumber (JP)

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

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 373-1268
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
24 hours
Show CE rules24 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.
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 $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.
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
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Notes

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

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Plumbing Business (PB)

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

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (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).
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).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

Roofing3 license types

Roofing via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1 (CSC1)

CSC1-ROOF · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 378-4621
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Show CE rulesCommercial: 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: $55,000. 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.
Notes

CE depends on number of key employees (16-80).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Roofing via CCB Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2 (CSC2)

CSC2-ROOF · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 378-4621
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
32 hours
Show CE rulesCommercial: 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 $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.
Notes

Roofing is a CCB specialty classification; commercial CE counted by key employees.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Roofing via CCB Residential Specialty Contractor (RSC)

RSC-ROOF · State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (503) 378-4621
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
16 hours
Show CE rulesResidential: 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: $20,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
General liability $300,000 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.
Notes

Oregon has no separate roofing license: roofing contractors must hold a CCB license (RSC, or RGC). Residential CE first-cycle maximum shown.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (5)

Licensing boards

Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), DCBS

Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), Pesticides Program

Sources

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