Oregon Contractors License Bonds
Anyone who is working or wanting to work in the state of Oregon for monetary compensation in any construction or contracting activity that involves improvements to real property is required to be licensed as a contractor in accordance with Chapter 701 of the Oregon Revised Statutes. In order to secure your license, the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (ORCCB) requires that the licensee provide a Contractors License bond in an amount as required by the contractors specific endorsement. If you are unsure of your specific requirement, please refer to the Endorsement sheet or visit the ORCCB's website for additional information.
How much do Oregon Contractors License Bonds cost?
As with any surety bond, the rate, or cost, of the bond is dependant upon the risk it is covering. Oregon contractors bonds range between 1-1.2% and are instant issue for bonds under $25,000. Bonds over $25,000 will require a credit report on the principal owners of the business and will be charged the same rate as long as their credit qualifies. Accounts with credit issues can still get a bond through our non standard or damaged credit bonding program.
What are the Oregon Residential Contractors License Bond Requirements?
Contractors with a residential endorsement may work on residential and small commercial structures. Each of the license endorsements provides for the scope of work and the limitations associated within each classification. Simply apply and purchase your OR Residential contractors license bond today! Once you pay, you will be able to print your bond immediately.
| Residential Contractors License Endorsements |
Bond Required |
Annual Cost |
| Residential General Contractor (RGC) |
$20,000 |
Instant Issue! $200
 |
| Residential Specialty Contractor (RSC) |
$15,000 |
Instant Issue! $150
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| Residential Limited Contractors (RLC) |
$10,000 |
Instant Issue! $100
 |
| Residential Developer (RD) |
$20,000 |
Instant Issue! $200
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| Restricted Residential Contractors License Endorsements |
Bond Required |
Annual Cost |
| Home Services Contractor (HSC) |
$10,000 |
Instant Issue! $100
|
| Residential Locksmith Services Contractor (RLSC) |
$10,000 |
Instant Issue! $100
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| Home Inspector Services Contractor (HISC) |
$10,000 |
Instant Issue! $100
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| Home Performance Score Contractor (HEPSC) |
$10,000 |
Instant Issue! $100
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| Residential Restoration Contractor (RRC) |
$10,000 |
Instant Issue! $100
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What are the Oregon Commercial Contractors License Bond Requirements?
Contractors with a Commercial Endorsement may work on both large and small commercial projects. Each endorsement has a seperate surety bond requirement based upon the work allowed under the license classification.
| Commercial Contractors License Endorsements |
Bond Required |
Annual Cost |
| Commercial General Contractor Level 1 (CGC1) |
$75,000 |
Requires Underwriting
 |
| Commercial General Contractor Level 2 (CGC2) |
$20,000 |
Instant Issue! $240
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| Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1 (CSC1) |
$50,000 |
Requires Underwriting
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| Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2 (CSC2) |
$20,000 |
Instant Issue! $240
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| Commercial Developer (CD) |
$20,000 |
Instant Issue! $240
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*Contractors with both a commercial and residential endorsement must post one bond for each endorsement
Construction Flagging Contractors License Bonds
Oregon requires Construction Flagging Contractors to post and maintain a $20,000 Construction Flagging Contractor Bond as part of the required license. A construction flagging contractor directs the flow of traffic on a public road way to prevent issues between the construction activity taking place and the ordinary flow of traffic on the roadway. Licensing requirements for construction flagging contractors can be found on the OR CCB's website
| Construction Flagging Contractor |
Bond Required |
Annual Cost |
| Construction Flagging Contractor |
$20,000 |
Instant Issue! $200
|
What are the Oregon Landscape Contractors License Bond Requirements?
Landscape contractor surety bonds are required by the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board. If you are a landscape contracting businesses or landscape construction professional operating within the state, you must post a surety bond in accordance with the project size as listed below. These bonds are Instant Issue, No Credit check and No Indemnity agreement is required, simply complete our online application, pay for your bond and you can print your bond immediately.
| Landscape Contractors License Bonds |
Bond Required |
Annual Cost |
| Landscape Contractors License For Projects $10,000 or less |
$3,000 |
Instant Issue! $100
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| Landscape Contractors License For Projects between $10-$25,000 |
$10,000 |
Instant Issue! $100
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| Landscape Contractors License For Projects betwen $25 - $50,000 or Probationary Businesses |
$15,000 |
Instant Issue! $150
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| Landscape Contractors License Bond For Projects greater than $50,000 |
$20,000 |
Instant Issue! $200
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