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Oregon General Contractor License

An Oregon Residential General Contractor requires 16 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a $325 state renewal fee, and a $25,000 license bond. Oregon currently enforces the 2021 ORSC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance OR · IBC/IRC
CE hours
16 / 2-yr
Renewal fee
$325
Bond
$25,000
Code
2021 ORSC

Source: OR CCB · compiled 2026-05-23

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Continuing education

Hours required
16
Renewal cycle
2 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • Laws/Codes: 3 hrs
  • Electives: 13 hrs

CE courses for Oregon residential general contractors

General Contractor continuing-education providers offering courses for Oregon. Confirm a provider appears on OR CCB’s approved-provider list before you buy.

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Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
$25,000

Bond required. Annual premiums typically run $100–$2,000 depending on credit and bond amount.

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Insurance
$500,000

General-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.

These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with OR CCB.

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Reciprocity

Oregon does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity map shows which states do honor each other.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the OR CCB portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 16 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.

  3. 3

    Gather bond & insurance proof

    Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.

  4. 4

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the OR CCB portal and pay the $325 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  5. 5

    Save your confirmation

    Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need for Oregon Residential General Contractor renewal?
16 hours every 2 years. Subjects: Laws/Codes: 3 hrs; Electives: 13 hrs.
What does Oregon Residential General Contractor renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $325. Approved CE courses are an additional cost that varies by provider (commonly around $15–$100).
Does Oregon accept reciprocity for this license?
Oregon does not publish reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may sit for an exam.
Which code is Oregon currently enforcing?
Oregon is currently on the 2021 ORSC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.
Does Oregon require a bond for this license?
Yes. Oregon requires a $25,000 license bond at this tier. Annual premiums typically run a few percent of the bond amount depending on your credit.

Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline

Oregon Residential General Contractors renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 16 CE hours before you’re due.

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