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To become a general contractor in Oregon, you must complete the required pre-license training. In order to obtain your Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license, you must be at least 18 years old and have completed 16 hours of training on law and business practices. You must also pass an Oregon State test.

Search for licensed contractors at the State of Oregon Contractor Board website. The State of Oregon Contractor License Search has an index of licensed contractors. You can also find out if a contractor has any outstanding issues.

Is there an independent contractor license? No, Oregon does not issue an independent contractor license. Although various trades and professional occupations may have licensure requirements, merely holding such a license does not make anyone into an independent contractor.

When an unlicensed contractor is discovered by an owner, they must then contend with a litigious opponent and a court system that won't look kindly on them, not to mention the CCB. The penalty for contracting without a license in Oregon jumps up to $5,000 per offense when an owner has filed a complaint for damages.

You only need a license in Oregon if you plan to perform certain types of jobs that go beyond the scope of minor repairs. If your work will become a finished part of the structure (such as replacing flooring in an entire room) and the total for the project exceeds $1,000, you must have a general contractor license.

Generally, Oregon law requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed.