Oregon Masonry Contractor License Requirements (2026)

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) issues a single Construction Contractor License under ORS 701 — there is no separate masonry classification. Any contractor performing construction work in Oregon, including masonry, must hold an active CCB license regardless of project value. Applicants must complete a 16-hour CCB pre-license training, pass the CCB exam, post a license bond ($20,000 residential or $25,000 commercial), and provide proof of GL ($500,000 commercial / $200,000 residential per occurrence). The CCB license endorsement (Residential, Commercial, or Both) determines bond and GL minimums. This page documents the verified path including the CCB training, OR-OSHA silica enforcement, and TMS 402 / Oregon Structural Specialty Code Chapter 21 compliance.

Regulatory Body Profile

Authority over this credential rests with Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB), which issues and polices it under Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 701; OAR Chapter 812 (CCB administrative rules). The CCB licenses all construction contractors in Oregon, sets pre-license training and exam standards, holds bond and insurance filings, and adjudicates contractor disputes through its Dispute Resolution Services program.

Official portal: https://www.oregon.gov/ccb/
Address: 201 High Street SE, Suite 600, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 378-4621

The Eligibility Audit

The threshold requirements are straightforward: age 18 or above, plus a valid Social Security Number. No Oregon residency requirement; out-of-state entities must register with the Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division.

Good moral character

CCB reviews prior license discipline. Outstanding wage claims or CCB judgments bar issuance.

Background investigation

Mandatory criminal history disclosure on the CCB application.

Experience and Education Standards

Rather than a set number of years, the cited materials define eligibility through No state experience requirement, but the CCB pre-license training covers business law, taxes, contracts, and lien law..

Accepted proof of experience or eligibility

CCB-approved 16-hour pre-license training certificate
Optional: project list and prior employer references

The Exam Syllabus

PSI Services LLC under contract to Oregon CCB administers the required examination. Each part below must be passed before the license will issue:

Oregon CCB Examination — Business, Tax, Lien Law, OR-OSHA — 80 questions, 150 minutes, passing score 70%

Examination fee: $60 PSI exam fee.

Retake policy: Failed exams may be retaken with a new $60 fee. Pre-license training certificate remains valid for two years.

Bonding, Insurance & Financial Security

A $20,000 surety bond, in the form prescribed by the CCB, must be posted as a condition of licensure.

General liability

CCB requires $500,000 GL per occurrence for commercial endorsement, $200,000 for residential. Most owners require $1,000,000+ GL.

Workers' compensation

Workers' compensation is mandatory under ORS 656.017 for any Oregon employer with one or more employees. Oregon SAIF is the dominant carrier. Masonry NCCI 5022 carries one of the highest manual rates in Oregon.

Additional financial requirements

No financial statement required for the basic CCB license. Larger contractors may need bonding capacity letters.

Schedule of Fees

Fee	Amount
Application (non-refundable)	$325
Examination	$60
Initial license	$325
Renewal (every 2 years)	$325

Renewal and Continuing Obligations

The Oregon CCB Construction Contractor License (General) — No Specialty Masonry runs on a 2 years renewal cycle. The current renewal fee is $325. CCB licenses renew every two years. CE requirements scale by years licensed; maintain bond and insurance continuously.

Continuing education: 16 hours of CE every two years for the first six years, then 8 hours every two years thereafter.

Downloadable Asset

2026 Oregon Masonry License Roadmap (PDF) — a printable step-by-step checklist for the application process.

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Out-of-State Reciprocity

For this classification, Oregon does not recognize the NASCLA Accredited Examination.

Reciprocal State	Accepted Exam	Conditions
No formal bilateral reciprocity agreements identified.

Oregon CCB has no reciprocity for masonry. Out-of-state contractors must complete the 16-hour training and pass the CCB exam.

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The Application Roadmap

Complete CCB 16-hour pre-license training. Take a CCB-approved pre-license course covering business, tax, lien law, OR-OSHA, and contract law.
Form an Oregon entity. Register your LLC or corporation with the Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division and obtain an EIN.
Pass the PSI Oregon CCB exam. Score 70% or better on the 80-question CCB exam.
Post CCB license bond. $20,000 residential or $25,000 commercial license bond required at application.
Bind GL and workers compensation. Bind GL ($500K commercial / $200K residential CCB minimum, $1M+ practical) and SAIF workers comp.
Submit CCB application. File the CCB Construction Contractor License application with $325 fee, training certificate, exam pass, bond, and insurance certificates.
Receive CCB license number. CCB issues the license number; it must appear on every contract, ad, vehicle, and bid per ORS 701.305.
Implement OR-OSHA silica program. Oregon OSHA (state plan) enforces 29 CFR 1926.1153 with stricter recordkeeping than federal OSHA. Written exposure control plan and Table 1 controls are mandatory.

Recommended Study Materials

The list below collects the board's cited references and the materials applicants typically study from. CLR is not paid to recommend any of them.

Oregon CCB Pre-License Training Manual — Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Required for the 16-hour pre-license course.
TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures — The Masonry Society. Adopted by reference under Oregon Structural Specialty Code Chapter 21.
Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC — based on IBC) — Oregon Building Codes Division. Oregon adopts IBC with Oregon amendments including Chapter 21 masonry and seismic provisions.

Pre-Application Checklist

Before submitting to CCB, the applicant should have each of the following ready:

☐ Oregon Secretary of State entity registration
☐ CCB-approved 16-hour pre-license training certificate
☐ PSI Oregon CCB exam pass certificate (70%+)
☐ CCB license bond ($20K residential / $25K commercial)
☐ GL insurance certificate ($500K commercial / $200K residential CCB minimum)
☐ SAIF or other workers comp certificate
☐ CCB Construction Contractor License application
☐ OR-OSHA silica written exposure control plan

Where Applications Stall

The errors below are the ones that most frequently cost Oregon Masonry applicants time, drawn from the cited board guidance.

CCB number missing from contracts

ORS 701.305 requires the CCB number on every contract, ad, vehicle, and bid. Omission triggers CCB civil penalties.

Both endorsements not held

Residential endorsement does not cover commercial work and vice versa. Working outside the endorsement triggers CCB discipline.

Seismic detailing missed

Oregon seismic exposure (Cascadia subduction zone) requires enhanced TMS 402 anchored veneer tie spacing and OSSC seismic provisions; Portland, Salem, and Eugene inspectors enforce strictly.

CE not completed

CCB licensees must complete 16 hours of CE in the first six years; missing CE blocks renewal.

Silica plan absent

OR-OSHA targets Portland, Salem, and Eugene masonry sites; missing 29 CFR 1926.1153(g) plans draw immediate citations with Oregon recordkeeping penalties.

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Common Questions

Does Oregon have a dedicated masonry classification?

No. The Oregon CCB issues a single Construction Contractor License with Residential, Commercial, or Both endorsements. Masonry is performed under the general license.

What is the 16-hour training?

CCB-approved pre-license training covering business, tax, lien law, OR-OSHA, and contract law. Required before the exam.

How much is the bond?

$20,000 for residential endorsement, $25,000 for commercial. Both endorsements require both bonds.

Are there project value thresholds?

No. Any construction work in Oregon — at any value — requires an active CCB license under ORS 701.021.

Does Oregon enforce OSHA silica?

Yes. Oregon OSHA (state plan) enforces 29 CFR 1926.1153 with stricter recordkeeping than federal OSHA. Portland, Salem, and Eugene are heavily targeted.

Primary Sources

Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.

Verified 2026-05-21 · Next scheduled review 2026-08-19