Oregon Contractor License Exam Guide

The Oregon contractor exam has 185 total questions across 2 parts: NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor (125 questions, 300 minutes); Oregon Business & Law (60 questions, 150 minutes). You need 70% or higher on each part to pass.

The Oregon contractor exam is open-book. Open-book parts: NASCLA Commercial General Building Contractor, Oregon Business & Law. For open-book sections, you may bring approved reference materials. Tabbing and highlighting your books is strongly recommended.

The Oregon contractor exam is administered by PSI on behalf of the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB). You can schedule your exam through PSI after your application is approved by the CCB.

The exam fee for the Oregon contractor license is $230. Additional costs include application fees, background check, surety bond, and insurance requirements. Total licensing costs typically range from $500 to $2,000 depending on your classification.

Oregon offers the following contractor classifications: General Contractor, Residential General Contractor, Specialty Contractor, Limited Contractor. The specific exam requirements and scope of work vary by classification. Contact the CCB for detailed requirements for each license type.