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

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

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

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

What happens if my Commercial Specialty 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 Specialty 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 — $55,000.00

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 $55,000.00 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 Specialty Contractor (Level 1) License

Oregon's Construction Contractors Board (CCB) uses Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1 (CSC1) as one of its commercial endorsements. The current CCB endorsement chart says Level 1 and Level 2 commercial specialty contractors can perform the same work; the main differences are experience and the bond/insurance minimums.

What This License Authorizes

Commercial specialty contractors perform work involving one or two unrelated building trades for small or large commercial projects. The building trades may change from job to job, but the endorsement is narrower than a commercial general contractor classification.

Level 1 vs. Level 2

Scope of work: The CCB endorsement chart says Level 1 and Level 2 can perform the same work
Experience: Level 1 requires 8 years of qualifying construction experience; Level 2 requires 4 years
Financial requirements: Level 1 carries the higher bond and insurance minimums

Bond and Insurance Requirements

Surety bond: $55,000 commercial bond
General liability insurance: $1,000,000 aggregate
Workers' compensation: Required when the business has employees

Licensing and Renewal

Pre-license training and exam: The current CCB 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 says the requirement is based on the lowest number of key employees during the cycle: 16, 32, 48, 64, or 80 hours
Recordkeeping: Contractors certify compliance at renewal and may be audited for records from the prior two-year 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.

*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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