Oregon Contractor License Reciprocity
Oregon has reciprocity agreements with 4 states. These agreements may allow you to skip certain trade exams when applying for a license in those states, or when applying for a Oregon license with credentials from those states.
States That Accept a Oregon License
Master and journeyman electrician reciprocity
Reciprocal journeyman plumber and electrician licenses accepted
Electrical license endorsement available through NERA; Oregon reciprocal agreement also covers plumber licenses
Direct reciprocity for 01 General Journey Level Electricians. Oregon General Journeyman (J) license holders can obtain WA EL01 certification without retaking the trade exam, provided they completed an 8,000-hour state-approved apprenticeship with 576 classroom hours and passed Oregon's written exam.
States Whose Licenses Oregon Accepts
Reciprocal journeyman plumber and electrician licenses accepted if applicant tested in Idaho
Reciprocal journeyman plumber and electrician licenses accepted if applicant tested in Montana
Working in Oregon with an out-of-state company?
Reciprocity moves your license, not your business. An LLC formed elsewhere generally has to register as a foreign entity in Oregon before it can contract there — Northwest files the qualification and serves as the in-state registered agent.
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