OAR 812-003-0260
Application for New License


(1) Each entity must complete an application form prescribed by the agency. Information provided on the form must include, but not be limited to:
(a) Name of business entity, all additional business names, including assumed business names, under which business as a contractor is conducted, and Corporation Division registry numbers (if applicable);
(b) Mailing and location address of the business entity;
(c) Legal name and address (which may be the business address) of:
(A) The owner of a sole proprietorship;
(B) All partners of a general partnership or limited liability partnership;
(C) All joint venturers of a joint venture;
(D) All general partners of a limited partnership;
(E) All corporate officers of a corporation;
(F) All trustees of a trust;
(G) The manager and all members of a manager-managed limited liability company, and, if one or more of the members is a partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, corporation, trust or limited liability company, the general partners, venturers, corporate officers, trustees, managers or members of the entity that is a member of the limited liability company that is the subject of this paragraph;
(H) All members of a member-managed limited liability company, and, if one or more of the members is a partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, corporation, trust or limited liability company, the general partners, venturers, corporate officers, trustees, managers or members of the entity that is a member of the limited liability company that is the subject of this paragraph; or
(I) The responsible managing individual designated by the applicant.
(d) Except for a public company, the date of birth and driver license number or number associated with United States government-issued identification of:
(A) The owner of a sole proprietorship;
(B) All partners of a general partnership or limited liability partnership;
(C) All joint venturers of a joint venture;
(D) All general partners of a limited partnership;
(E) All corporate officers of a corporation;
(F) All trustees of a trust;
(G) The manager and all members of a manager-managed limited liability company, and, if one or more of the members is a partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, corporation, trust or limited liability company, the general partners, venturers, corporate officers, trustees, managers or members of the entity that is a member of the limited liability company that is the subject of this paragraph;
(H) All members of a member-managed limited liability company, and, if one or more of the members is a partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, corporation, trust or limited liability company, the general partners, venturers, corporate officers, trustees, managers or members of the entity that is a member of the limited liability company that is the subject of this paragraph; or
(I) The responsible managing individual designated by the applicant.
(J) For purposes of this subsection, a “public company” means any business entity that offers securities registered for sale by the federal Securities and Exchange Commission to the general public.
(e) Social security number of the owner of a sole proprietorship or partners, if partners are human beings, in a general partnership;
(f) Class of independent contractor license and employer account numbers as required under OAR 812-003-0250 (Exempt and Nonexempt Class of Independent Contractor Licenses);
(g) License endorsement sought, as provided for under OAR 812-003-0131 (License Endorsements);
(h) The driver license number or number associated with United States government-issued identification of the responsible managing individual who has completed the education and passed the examination required under ORS 701.122 (Training requirements for individuals and businesses) or is otherwise exempt under division 6 of these rules;
(i) Names and certification numbers of all certified locksmiths if the entity is a Residential Locksmith Services Contractor or will do work providing locksmith services under ORS 701.475 (Definitions for ORS 701.475 to 701.490) to 701.490 (Exemptions from certification, licensure and other requirements);
(j) Names and certification numbers of all certified home inspectors if the entity will do work as a home inspector under ORS 701.350;
(k) Names and certification numbers of all certified home energy assessors if the entity is a Home Energy Performance Score Contractor providing home energy performance scores under ORS 701.527 (Definitions for ORS 701.527 to 701.536) to 701.536 (Assessor and contractor exemption from testing and continuing education) or will do work providing home energy performance scores.
(l) For each person described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, the following information if related to construction activities:
(A) If unsatisfied on the date of application, a copy of a final judgment by a court in any state entered within five years preceding the application date that requires the person to pay money to another person or to a public body;
(B) If unsatisfied on the date of application, a copy of a final order by an administrative agency in any state issued within five years preceding the application date that requires the person to pay money to another person or public body;
(C) If pending on the date of application, a copy of a court complaint filed in any state that alleges that the person owes money to another person or public body; or
(D) If pending on the date of application, a copy of an administrative notice of action issued in any state that alleges that the person owes money to another person or public body.
(m) For each person described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, the following information if related to construction activities;
(A) A copy of a judgment of conviction for a crime listed in ORS 701.098 (Grounds for discipline)(1)(i), entered within five years preceding the application date; or
(B) A copy of an indictment for a crime listed in ORS 701.098 (Grounds for discipline)(1)(i), entered within five years preceding the application date.
(C) In addition to documents required in paragraphs (1)(m)(A) and (B) of this section, copies of police reports, parole or probation reports indicating parole or probation officer’s name and phone number, and letters of reference.
(n) Independent contractor certification statement and a signed acknowledgment that if the licensee qualifies as an independent contractor the licensee understands that the licensee and any heirs of the licensee will not qualify for workers’ compensation or unemployment compensation unless specific arrangements have been made for the licensee’s insurance coverage and that the licensee’s election to be an independent contractor is voluntary and is not a condition of any contract entered into by the licensee;
(o) Signature of owner, partner, joint venturer, corporate officer, member or trustee, signifying that the information provided in the application is true and correct; and
(p) For licenses obtained pursuant to Oregon Laws 2018, chapter 46, sections 1 and 2, and OAR 812-006-0162 (Special Exemption), forms prescribed by the agency that document and verify qualifying work experience.
(2) A complete license application includes but is not limited to:
(a) A completed application form as provided in section (1) of this rule;
(b) Except as otherwise provided, the new application license fee as required under OAR 812-003-0142 (License Application Fees);
(c) A properly executed bond, letter of credit or assignment of savings as required under OAR 812-003-0152 (Residential Bonds Generally), 812-003-0153 (Commercial Bonds Generally), 812-003-0154 (Construction Flagger Bonds) or 812-003-0155 (Letters of Credit or Cash Deposits, Generally); and
(d) The certification of insurance coverage as required under OAR 812-003-0200 (Insurance Generally).
(3) The agency may return an incomplete license application to the applicant with an explanation of the deficiencies.
(4) All entities listed in section (1) of this rule that are otherwise required to be registered with the Oregon Corporation Division must be registered with the Oregon Corporation Division and be active and in good standing. All assumed business names used by persons or entities listed in section (1) of this rule must be registered with the Oregon Corporation Division as the assumed business name of the person or entity using that name.

Source: Rule 812-003-0260 — Application for New License, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=812-003-0260.

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

Rule 812-003-0260’s source at or​.us