Contractor License Renewal in Oregon (2026)

Contractor license renewal in Oregon is handled by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB), which requires General Contractors to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Oregon Contractor renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	License must be renewed by its expiration date, which falls two years from the original license issue date. The CCB mails a renewal notice roughly eight weeks before the expiration date; renewal (form plus payment) is completed through the online contractor portal.
CE hours required	16 hours
Renewal fee	$400.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB)

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Continuing-education requirements for Contractors in Oregon

Oregon requires continuing education for renewal, and the amount depends on license type and experience. Residential contractors licensed fewer than 6 years must complete 16 hours per 2-year cycle (3 hours of CCB Laws, Regulations and Business Practices (LRB) plus 13 hours of approved courses); residential contractors licensed 6+ years must complete 8 hours (3 LRB plus 5 approved hours). Commercial contractors have separate, larger requirements tied to classification level and number of key employees (e.g., Level 2 = 32 hours; Level 1 ranges higher). The 16-hour figure reflects the standard requirement for newer residential contractors; verify the exact amount for your endorsement and tenure.

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How to renew your Contractor license in Oregon

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) portal.
Complete the required 16 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Oregon licenses general/building contractors at the state level through the Construction Contractors Board (CCB); a CCB license is required to work or advertise as a contractor in the state. Renewal is a flat $400 every two years (fee increased from $325 to $400 effective July 1, 2024 — first increase since 2010). CE requirements are not a single flat number: they vary by residential vs commercial endorsement, by years licensed, and (for commercial) by number of key employees, so ce_hours_required (16) represents the common newer-residential case rather than a universal figure. No specific late/penalty fee for renewal was published on the official pages reviewed; a license that lapses generally must be renewed/reactivated, but an exact late fee could not be verified, so late_fee_usd is null. No state-run CE-tracking system (e.g., CE Broker) was confirmed on official pages.

Contractor license renewal in Oregon: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Contractor license in Oregon?

Oregon Contractor licenses renew every 24 months. License must be renewed by its expiration date, which falls two years from the original license issue date. The CCB mails a renewal notice roughly eight weeks before the expiration date; renewal (form plus payment) is completed through the online contractor portal.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Contractor license in Oregon?

Approximately 16 continuing-education hours per cycle. Oregon requires continuing education for renewal, and the amount depends on license type and experience. Residential contractors licensed fewer than 6 years must complete 16 hours per 2-year cycle (3 hours of CCB Laws, Regulations and Business Practices (LRB) plus 13 hours of approved courses); residential contractors licensed 6+ years must complete 8 hours (3 LRB plus 5 approved hours). Commercial contractors have separate, larger requirements tied to classification level and number of key employees (e.g., Level 2 = 32 hours; Level 1 ranges higher). The 16-hour figure reflects the standard requirement for newer residential contractors; verify the exact amount for your endorsement and tenure. Confirm the current requirement with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB).

Can I renew my Oregon Contractor license online?

Yes — Oregon offers online renewal through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Oregon Contractor license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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