Oregon Contractor License Lookup

Oregon requires a Construction Contractors Board license, with a residential or commercial endorsement, for contracting work. Only casual, minor jobs under $1,000 by someone who does not advertise as a contractor are exempt. Search contractors on the official site of the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB), and see the rules for trades and the job price where each applies. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

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Oregon rules checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.

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Oregon: Remodel, repair or home improvement

  • This state rule applies to jobs of $1,000 or more. Credential: CCB contractor license.

    A CCB license is required for construction, remodeling and repair work. The only dollar exemption is for casual, minor work on one project where all contracts total less than $1,000 in labor and materials. Source: ORS 701.021(1), 701.010(4)

    Conditions and exceptions for this rule:

    • The under-$1,000 exemption does not apply to anyone who advertises or uses a sign or card suggesting they are a contractor.
    • Contractors need a residential or commercial endorsement that matches the work.

Look up a contractor on the official site

Search Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

What to check on the board's record

  • The name or business on the record matches the name on your contract or estimate.
  • The status is active, not expired, suspended or revoked.
  • The license type or class covers your kind of job.
  • The license number in the contractor's ads and contract is the same one.

This summarises state rules from official sources. Only the board's own record can confirm one contractor's license. Checked October 25, 2026.

How Oregon licenses contractors

Oregon requires a Construction Contractors Board license, with a residential or commercial endorsement, for contracting work. Only casual, minor jobs under $1,000 by someone who does not advertise as a contractor are exempt. ORS 701.021(1)

A contractor who was not properly licensed and endorsed for the work cannot file a construction lien, a CCB complaint, an arbitration or a court claim to get paid for it. ORS 701.131(1)

Rules by type of work

Home improvement, new homes and roofing

  • CCB contractor license: A CCB license is required for construction, remodeling and repair work. The only dollar exemption is for casual, minor work on one project where all contracts total less than $1,000 in labor and materials. Issued by Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). ORS 701.021(1), 701.010(4)
    • The under-$1,000 exemption does not apply to anyone who advertises or uses a sign or card suggesting they are a contractor.
    • Contractors need a residential or commercial endorsement that matches the work.

Electrical work

  • electrical contractor license: Businesses that make electrical installations need an electrical contractor license, and the work must be supervised by a licensed supervising electrician. There is no dollar threshold. Issued by Oregon Building Codes Division (electrical and plumbing licenses). ORS 479.620

Plumbing

  • plumbing contractor license: Working as or advertising as a plumbing contractor requires a state plumbing contractor license under State Plumbing Board rules. There is no dollar threshold. Issued by Oregon Building Codes Division (electrical and plumbing licenses). ORS 447.040(1)

Heating and air conditioning (HVAC)

We could not confirm a statewide Oregon rule for this work from official sources. Ask the contractor which license covers it, check that license with the agency that issued it, and ask your city or county building department.

Where to look up contractors in Oregon

  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB): official license search
  • Oregon Building Codes Division (electrical and plumbing licenses): official license search. Search by individual name, business name or license number, or by profession or location.

On the record, check that the name matches your contract, the status is active (not expired, suspended or revoked), the license type covers your job, and the license number matches the one the contractor gave you.

What this tool does not do

  • It does not check any one contractor. Only the board's own record shows whether a license is active and what it covers.
  • It covers state rules. Cities and counties can add their own licenses and permits, and the tool cannot list every local rule.
  • It does not decide whether a contractor broke the law or what you can recover. For a dispute, contact the board or a lawyer.
  • It does not cover every specialty trade a state licenses (for example pest control, elevators or well drilling).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up a contractor license in Oregon?

Use the official online license search from the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). Search by the contractor's name, business name or license number, and check that the status is active and the license type covers your job. Other state boards on this page: the Oregon Building Codes Division (electrical and plumbing licenses).

Do you need a contractor license for a small job in Oregon?

A CCB license is required for construction, remodeling and repair work. The only dollar exemption is for casual, minor work on one project where all contracts total less than $1,000 in labor and materials. For jobs under $1,000, this state rule generally does not apply, but the conditions and exceptions listed on this page can change that, and a city or county can require its own license.

Which trades need a state license in Oregon?

Electrical: electrical contractor license from the Oregon Building Codes Division (electrical and plumbing licenses). Plumbing: plumbing contractor license from the Oregon Building Codes Division (electrical and plumbing licenses).

What happens if an Oregon contractor works without a required license?

A contractor who was not properly licensed and endorsed for the work cannot file a construction lien, a CCB complaint, an arbitration or a court claim to get paid for it.

Sources

Checked against official Oregon sources on October 25, 2026.

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