How do I check an HVAC license in Oregon?

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Oregon. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.

How much does an HVAC license cost in Oregon?

$400 (CCB initial license application fee, covers a two-year license (applications from July 1, 2025)). $400 (CCB license renewal fee, every two year). $60 (Oregon contractor exam fee, paid to the exam vendor PSI). $20 (License endorsement change fee). $75 (BCD Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R (LHR) license fee, only for commercial and industrial HVAC/R electrical maintenance work).

How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Oregon?

No experience requirement for a residential specialty endorsement; commercial specialty level 1 needs key employees with at least 8 years combined experience (level 2: 4 years).

How often does an HVAC license renew in Oregon?

CCB license is issued for two years and renewed every two years.

How to get an HVAC license in Oregon

Edited by John Voll. Last verified October 6, 2026.

Oregon Construction Contractors Board licenses HVAC contractors in Oregon. Work on one structure totaling less than $1,000 that is casual, minor or inconsequential is exempt from licensing (exemption lost if the person advertises as a contractor).

Who licenses HVAC work in Oregon

Credential	State license
Board	Oregon Construction Contractors Board official statement
Official lookup	Search HVAC licenses
When a license is needed	Work on one structure totaling less than $1,000 that is casual, minor or inconsequential is exempt from licensing (exemption lost if the person advertises as a contractor). source
License types	Residential Specialty Contractor, Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1, Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2

How to get licensed

Apply to Oregon Construction Contractors Board as a Residential Specialty Contractor or Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1 or Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 2.
Board page
The Responsible Managing Individual must complete 16 hours of pre-license training and pass the Oregon contractor exam (PSI, open book, 80 questions, 70 percent to pass). source
No experience requirement for a residential specialty endorsement; commercial specialty level 1 needs key employees with at least 8 years combined experience (level 2: 4 years). source
Post a CCB surety bond of $20,000 for a residential specialty contractor ($55,000 commercial specialty level 1, $25,000 level 2). source
Carry general liability insurance of at least $300,000 per occurrence for a residential specialty contractor. source
Pay the CCB initial license application fee, covers a two-year license (applications from July 1, 2025): $400. source
CCB license is issued for two years and renewed every two years. source

HVAC requirements in Oregon

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam	The Responsible Managing Individual must complete 16 hours of pre-license training and pass the Oregon contractor exam (PSI, open book, 80 questions, 70 percent to pass). source
Experience	No experience requirement for a residential specialty endorsement; commercial specialty level 1 needs key employees with at least 8 years combined experience (level 2: 4 years). source
Bond	CCB surety bond of $20,000 for a residential specialty contractor ($55,000 commercial specialty level 1, $25,000 level 2). source
Insurance	General liability insurance of at least $300,000 per occurrence for a residential specialty contractor. source
Renewal	2 years (CCB license is issued for two years and renewed every two year). source
Reciprocity	No reciprocal license; passing the NASCLA commercial general building exam waives only the 16-hour training, and the Oregon laws and business practices exam is still required. source
Fees	$400 (CCB initial license application fee, covers a two-year license (applications from July 1, 2025)). source $400 (CCB license renewal fee, every two year). source $60 (Oregon contractor exam fee, paid to the exam vendor PSI). source $20 (License endorsement change fee). source $75 (BCD Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R (LHR) license fee, only for commercial and industrial HVAC/R electrical maintenance work). source

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Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in Oregon?: Oregon Construction Contractors Board licenses HVAC contractors in Oregon. Work on one structure totaling less than $1,000 that is casual, minor or inconsequential is exempt from licensing (exemption lost if the person advertises as a contractor).
How do I check an HVAC license in Oregon?: The Oregon Construction Contractors Board keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Oregon. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in Oregon?: $400 (CCB initial license application fee, covers a two-year license (applications from July 1, 2025)). $400 (CCB license renewal fee, every two year). $60 (Oregon contractor exam fee, paid to the exam vendor PSI). $20 (License endorsement change fee). $75 (BCD Limited Maintenance Specialty Contractor HVAC/R (LHR) license fee, only for commercial and industrial HVAC/R electrical maintenance work).
How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Oregon?: No experience requirement for a residential specialty endorsement; commercial specialty level 1 needs key employees with at least 8 years combined experience (level 2: 4 years).
How often does an HVAC license renew in Oregon?: CCB license is issued for two years and renewed every two years.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.