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Detailed Information for: Contractor, Residential General (CCB)
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Updated: 5/14/2009
Description: This contractor may supervise, arrange, and/or perform an unlimited amount of unrelated building trades on any residential property or small commercial property. This category includes new homebuilders, remodelers and contractors who work on residential and small commercial property. Residential General Contractors can also do residential specialty contractor work.

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Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: ORS 701
OAR 812-003
Duration: 2-year license
Fees - application, exam, etc.:  $260 for 2 years (Non-refundable)
Responsible Agency: Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
Examination Information: The test fee is $85 each time it is taken; the passing score is 70%. There are 80 multiple-choice questions. It is an open-book test. See Education Requirements for more information.

For information on scheduling a test see Prometric, Inc. Candidate Information Bulletin
Continuing Ed Requirements: None
Bonding Requirements: $20,000 Residential bond
Insurance Requirements: $500,000 liability insurance
Prerequisites: Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) must take a 16-hour training on Business Practices and Law from an approved CCB provider. Approved Training Providers

Additionally the (RMI)must pass an exam.
Application Form: CCB Application Form (also see CCB Application Instructions)
Renewals: A completed renewal application, fee, Residential bond, and Certificate of Insurance are required before renewal can be processed.

It is recommended that forms and fee be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance of license expiration. 
Service Links:  Application and Instructions
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Required Documentation: A completed application, Residential bond, and Certificate of Insurance.
Additional Information: Also see CCB, Bond & Insurance Requirements pages 11 & 12 for more information.

  Agency Information
Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
Agency Name: Construction Contractors Board (CCB)
E-mail Address: ccb.info@state.or.us
Phone: 503-378-4621
Mail Address: Oregon Construction Contractors Board
PO Box 14140
Salem, OR 97309 - 5052
Website Information: http://www.oregon.gov/CCB/

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