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Oregon General contractor license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

General contractor

State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

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).
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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).
Grace period: No grace period: contractor work is prohibited during any lapse (OAR 812-003-0300).
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.
Official link: https://portal.ccb.state.or.us/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
Bond in force for $80,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $400, fees change)

After filing

State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

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).
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 32 hours
Renewal fee: About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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).
Grace period: No grace period: contractor work is prohibited during any lapse (OAR 812-003-0300).
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.
Official link: https://portal.ccb.state.or.us/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

After filing

State license · Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

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).
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
CE hours: 16 hours
Renewal fee: About $400. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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).
Grace period: No grace period: contractor work is prohibited during any lapse (OAR 812-003-0300).
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.
Official link: https://portal.ccb.state.or.us/
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

After filing