OAR 812-003-0131
License Endorsements

The following are license endorsements for new and renewal licenses:
(1) Residential General Contractor. A licensee holding this endorsement may bid or perform work involving an unlimited number of unrelated building trades or crafts on residential or small commercial structures.
(2) Residential Specialty Contractor. A licensee holding this endorsement may:
(a) Bid or perform work involving two or less unrelated building trades or crafts on residential or small commercial structures.
(b) If three or more unrelated trades or crafts are performed or subcontracted out, the entire contract price cannot exceed $2,500.
(3) Residential Limited Contractor. A licensee holding this endorsement may bid or perform work involving residential or small commercial structures, as long as all of the following conditions are met:
(a) The licensee’s annual gross business sales do not exceed $40,000.
(b) The licensee does not enter into a contract in which the contract price exceeds $5,000.
(c) If the contract price in a contract for work performed by the licensee is based on time and materials, the amount charged by the licensee shall not exceed $5,000.
(d) The licensee consents to inspection by the Construction Contractors Board of its Oregon Department of Revenue tax records to verify compliance with paragraph (3)(a) of this rule.
(e) For purposes of this section, “contract” includes a series of agreements between the licensee and a person for work on any single work site within a one-year period.
(4) Residential Developer. A licensee holding this endorsement may develop property zoned for or intended for use compatible with a residential or small commercial structure as long as the licensee meets the conditions in ORS 701.042 (Residential or commercial developers).
(5) Residential Locksmith Services Contractor. A licensee holding this endorsement may operate a business that provides the services of locksmiths for residential or small commercial structures. The licensee may not, however, engage in any other contractor activities. The licensee must have at least one owner or employee who is a certified locksmith.
(6) Home Inspector Services Contractor. A licensee holding this endorsement may operate a business that provides the services of home inspectors. The licensee may not, however, engage in any other contractor activities. The licensee must have at least one owner or employee who is a certified home inspector.
(7) Home Services Contractor. A licensee holding this endorsement may operate a business that provides service, repair or replacement pursuant to the terms of a home service agreement. The licensee may not, however, engage in any other contractor activities.
(8) Home Energy Performance Score Contractor. A licensee holding this endorsement may operate a business that assigns home energy performance scores. The licensee may not, however, engage in any other contractor activities. The licensee must have at least one owner or employee who is a certified home energy assessor.
(9) Residential Restoration Contractor. A licensee holding this endorsement may perform restoration work on residential or small commercial structures. A licensee holding this endorsement is not licensed to engage in any other contractor activities.
(10) Commercial General Contractor – Level 1. A licensee holding this endorsement may bid or perform work involving an unlimited number of unrelated building trades or crafts on small or large commercial structures.
(11) Commercial Specialty Contractor – Level 1. A licensee holding this endorsement may bid or perform work involving two or less unrelated building trades or crafts on small or large commercial structures.
(12) Commercial General Contractor – Level 2. A licensee holding this endorsement may bid or perform work involving an unlimited number of unrelated building trades or crafts on small or large commercial structures.
(13) Commercial Specialty Contractor – Level 2. A licensee holding this endorsement may bid or perform work involving two or less unrelated building trades or crafts on small or large commercial structures.
(14) Commercial Developer. A licensee holding this endorsement may develop property zoned for or intended for use compatible with a small or large commercial structure as long as the licensee meets the conditions in ORS 701.042 (Residential or commercial developers).
(15) Construction Flagging Contractor. A licensee holding this endorsement may direct or control the flow of motor vehicle traffic on a public roadway to prevent or reduce conflict between the flow of traffic and construction activity on or near the roadway.
(16) Except as provided in section (17), a contractor’s license may contain:
(a) One residential endorsement;
(b) One commercial endorsement; or
(c) One residential endorsement and one commercial endorsement.
(17) A license issued pursuant to Oregon Laws 2018, chapter 46, section 2, may contain only an endorsement as a residential general contractor or as a residential specialty contractor. In order to change or add another endorsement, the licensee must apply for a new license and satisfy the requirements for licensure, including payment of a license fee.

Source: Rule 812-003-0131 — License Endorsements, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=812-003-0131.

812‑003‑0100
Licensing Generally 812‑003‑0110
Standards of Behavior 812‑003‑0120
License Required to Advertise 812‑003‑0131
License Endorsements 812‑003‑0142
License Application Fees 812‑003‑0152
Residential Bonds Generally 812‑003‑0153
Commercial Bonds Generally 812‑003‑0154
Construction Flagger Bonds 812‑003‑0155
Letters of Credit or Cash Deposits, Generally 812‑003‑0160
Entity Name Required on Bond, Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit 812‑003‑0171
Bond, Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit 812‑003‑0175
Increased Bond, Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit Requirement, Past Unresolved Activity 812‑003‑0180
Effective and Cancellation Dates of the Bond, Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit 812‑003‑0190
New Bond, Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit Required for Change in Entity 812‑003‑0200
Insurance Generally 812‑003‑0210
Entity Name Required on Insurance Certification 812‑003‑0221
Insurance Amounts 812‑003‑0230
Effective and Cancellation Dates of the Insurance 812‑003‑0240
Independent Contractor 812‑003‑0250
Exempt and Nonexempt Class of Independent Contractor Licenses 812‑003‑0260
Application for New License 812‑003‑0265
Temporary Authorization for Military Spouse - Contractor 812‑003‑0270
Effective Dates of New License 812‑003‑0280
Renewal and Reissue of License 812‑003‑0290
License Renewal, Reissue, New Issue 812‑003‑0300
Consequence of Lapse in License 812‑003‑0310
License Cards 812‑003‑0320
Record Changes 812‑003‑0321
Notification of Change of Independent Contractor Status 812‑003‑0325
Change of Corporate Officer, LLC Manager, LLC Member, Trustee 812‑003‑0330
Inactive Status Generally 812‑003‑0340
Inactive Status Request at Renewal 812‑003‑0350
Inactive Status Request at Interim Renewal Period 812‑003‑0360
Inactive Status Request after Lapse 812‑003‑0370
Renewal of Inactive Status 812‑003‑0380
Converting From Inactive Back to Active Status 812‑003‑0390
Revocation or Suspension of License 812‑003‑0400
Restoration of Bond, Letter of Credit or Cash Deposit after Payment on Complaint 812‑003‑0410
Social Security Number 812‑003‑0420
Davis Bacon Act 812‑003‑0430
Time Period for Perfecting a Lien or Complaint 812‑003‑0440
Notification of Conviction of a Crime
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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