How often do I need to renew my Commercial General Contractor (Level 1) in Oregon?

The Commercial General Contractor (Level 1) in Oregon must be renewed every 24 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Commercial General Contractor (Level 1) in Oregon?

The renewal cost for a Commercial General Contractor (Level 1) in Oregon is $400.00.

What happens if my Commercial General Contractor (Level 1) expires in Oregon?

The Oregon CCB investigates unlicensed contracting, work performed without the proper endorsement, and work performed without the required surety bond or liability insurance. Verify enforcement consequences directly from Oregon law and current CCB compliance materials before relying on this summary.

Oregon renewal guide

Commercial General Contractor (Level 1)

If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.

Start here

What matters before you file.

Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.

Issuing authority

Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

Renewal period

Every 24 months

Renewal fee

$400.00

Bond requirement

Yes — $80,000.00

Insurance requirement

Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation

Continuing education

16-80 total hours based on the lowest number of key employees during the renewal cycle.

Before you renew

Get the filing straight.

1
Finish the CE first

Meet the current CE rule before you start the filing: 16-80 total hours based on the lowest number of key employees during the renewal cycle.
2
Make sure the bond still clears

The $80,000.00 bond requirement needs to stay active through the renewal.
3
Check the insurance certificates

Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
4
File with the board

File through Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) and pay the $400.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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Detailed notes

The fine print is here.

Oregon Commercial General Contractor (Level 1) License

Oregon's Construction Contractors Board (CCB) uses Commercial General Contractor Level 1 (CGC1) as one of its commercial endorsements. The current CCB endorsement chart says Level 1 and Level 2 contractors can perform the same work; the practical differences are the experience threshold plus the bond and insurance amounts.

What This License Authorizes

Commercial general contractors may supervise, arrange for, or perform an unlimited number of unrelated building trades involving small or large commercial structures or projects.

Level 1 vs. Level 2

Scope of work: The CCB endorsement chart says Level 1 and Level 2 commercial general contractors can perform the same work.
Experience: The current endorsement chart says a Level 1 contractor must have 8 years of qualifying construction experience, while a Level 2 contractor must have 4 years.
Financial requirements: Level 1 carries the higher bond and insurance requirements.

Bond and Insurance Requirements

Surety bond: $80,000 commercial bond
General liability insurance: $2,000,000 aggregate
Workers' compensation: Required when the business has employees, and the current application materials say commercial applicants without employees must address personal election workers' compensation coverage on the form

Licensing and Renewal

Pre-license training and exam: To obtain a CCB license, the current licensing page says the Responsible Managing Individual must complete at least 16 hours of pre-license training from an approved provider and pass the Oregon contractor exam, unless a listed alternative qualification path applies
Initial application fee: $400 beginning July 1, 2025
Renewal period: Every 2 years
Renewal fee: $400

Continuing Education

Commercial contractors do have continuing education obligations in Oregon.

Level 1 commercial contractors: The CCB continuing-education page says the requirement is based on the lowest number of key employees during the renewal cycle: 16 hours for 1 key employee, 32 hours for 2, 48 hours for 3, 64 hours for 4, and 80 hours for 5 or more
Recordkeeping: The CCB says contractors certify compliance at renewal and may be audited for records from the prior two-year licensing cycle

Compliance Risk

The CCB compliance page says the agency investigates unlicensed contracting, work performed without the proper endorsement, and work performed without the required bond or liability insurance. Treat endorsement selection and renewal compliance as operational requirements, not marketing labels.

*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Oregon CCB before applying, renewing, or changing endorsements.*

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