How often do I need to renew my Residential General Contractor in Oregon?

The Residential General Contractor in Oregon must be renewed every 24 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Residential General Contractor in Oregon?

The renewal cost for a Residential General Contractor in Oregon is $400.00.

Oregon renewal guide

Residential General Contractor

Q: What happens if my Residential General Contractor expires in Oregon?

The Oregon CCB says residential contractors cannot renew until the agency has proof that the continuing education requirement was met. The CCB also investigates unlicensed contracting and work performed without the required bond or liability insurance.

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 — $25,000.00

Insurance requirement

Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation

Continuing education

8 total hours if licensed 6 or more years; 16 total hours if licensed less than 6 years, including 3 hours of CCB laws, regulations, and business practices.

Before you renew

Get the filing straight.

1
Finish the CE first

Meet the current CE rule before you start the filing: 8 total hours if licensed 6 or more years; 16 total hours if licensed less than 6 years, including 3 hours of CCB laws, regulations, and business practices.
2
Make sure the bond still clears

The $25,000.00 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 Residential General Contractor License

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) issues the Residential General Contractor license, which authorizes holders to perform or supervise general construction of residential structures, including new construction, additions, and remodeling of homes and small residential buildings.

What This License Authorizes

Residential General Contractors may perform any construction activity on residential structures, including framing, roofing, siding, and overseeing specialty trades on a jobsite. They may subcontract specialty work to appropriately licensed subcontractors.

Bond and Insurance Requirements

Surety Bond: $25,000 bond required, filed with the CCB
General Liability Insurance: Minimum $500,000 per occurrence required
Workers' Compensation: Required if you have employees

Training and Examination

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.

Renewal Process

Renewal Period: Every 2 years
Renewal Fee: $400
Continuing education: Unless exempt, residential contractors need 3 hours of CCB laws, regulations, and business practices classes, plus 5 hours of other approved courses if licensed six or more years or 13 hours of other approved courses if licensed less than six years

Compliance Risk

The CCB says residential contractors cannot renew until the agency has proof that the continuing education requirement was met. The CCB also investigates unlicensed contracting 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.*

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