Oregon Contractor & Trade License Requirements
Oregon requires statewide contractor licensing through the Construction Contractors Board (CCB) for anyone performing construction work for compensation. In addition, electricians and plumbers must obtain individual trade licenses from the Building Codes Division (BCD). All CCB-licensed contractors must carry a surety bond and general liability insurance. Oregon uses a Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) model where one person per business must complete pre-license training and pass the exam.
General Contractor
RequiredExperienceNone
ExamYes
Est. Cost$400
Electrician
RequiredExperience8,000 hrs
ExamYes
Est. Cost$230
Plumber
RequiredExperience7,700 hrs
ExamYes
Est. Cost$230
HVAC Technician
RequiredExperienceNone
ExamYes
Est. Cost$400
Roofing Contractor
RequiredExperienceNone
ExamYes
Est. Cost$400
Reciprocity Agreements
Oregon has reciprocity agreements with 4 states. Licensed contractors from these states may be eligible to skip certain exams.
idaho — Reciprocal journeyman plumber and electrician licenses accepted if applicant tested in Idaho
montana — Reciprocal journeyman plumber and electrician licenses accepted if applicant tested in Montana
utah — Reciprocal supervising electrician license accepted
arkansas — Reciprocal journeyman and supervising electrician licenses accepted