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How to get a plumber license in Oregon

Hours, exam, fees, renewal and continuing education for Oregon plumbing licenses, pulled from official OR sources and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD), Department of Consumer and Business Services
  • State journeyman license: Yes (BCD issues journeyman plumber licenses statewide. Plumbing businesses also need CCB contractor licensing and the appropriate BCD plumbing contractor license.)
  • Journeyman Plumber: Pathway 1: at least 576 hours classroom training plus 3,850 commercial and 3,850 residential lawful on-the-job hours. Pathway 2: 7,700 commercial + 7,700 residential hours lawfully obtained while holding a similar-scope installer license. Employer verification forms required for each employer; HS diploma/GED (or college degree substitute) and passport photo.
  • Exam: see below, via BCD (after authorization letter)
  • Code edition: After application approval, BCD authorizes scheduling of the licensing exam. Confirm current open-book references in the exam authorization letter / BCD exam page.

Requirements by license

Journeyman Plumber

ExperiencePathway 1: at least 576 hours classroom training plus 3,850 commercial and 3,850 residential lawful on-the-job hours. Pathway 2: 7,700 commercial + 7,700 residential hours lawfully obtained while holding a similar-scope installer license. Employer verification forms required for each employer; HS diploma/GED (or college degree substitute) and passport photo.Source: oregon.gov · as of · Apply page: oregon.gov
ExamBCD (after authorization letter). Schedule after BCD mails authorization. Results mailed within about 2 weeks; license mailed if you pass.Source: oregon.gov · as of
Fees
  • License fee (directory listing): $100
Source: apps.oregon.gov · as of · Application fee is nonrefundable per Form 2571; confirm current total with BCD Fiscal when you apply.
RenewalEvery 3 years. Renewal every three years on April 1. Notice ~6 weeks prior. Complete required CE before renewing.Source: apps.oregon.gov · as of · Renewal fee varies by license type — confirm on renewal notice.
CE to renew4 hours per 3-year renewal
  • Oregon Rule & Law for plumbers (code changes, interpretations, appeals, Oregon amendments)
BCD’s Oregon Rule & Law course document states the 4-hour ORL course fulfills continuing education requirements for plumbing licensees (OAR 918-030-0120). Confirm your license’s code-change credit needs on the BCD plumbing CE table before you renew.
Source: oregon.gov · as of · CE overview: oregon.gov

License types in Oregon

  • Journeyman plumber
  • Limited / specialty plumbing licenses (see BCD)
  • Plumbing contractor (BCD) + CCB contractor
Source: oregon.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

BCD publishes reciprocal license agreements for journeyman plumber — see the reciprocal licenses link on the apply page.Source: oregon.gov · as of

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FAQ

Does Oregon license journeyman plumbers statewide?

Yes. BCD issues journeyman plumber licenses; contractors also need CCB/BCD contractor credentials.

What experience paths does Oregon accept?

576 classroom hours plus 3,850 commercial and 3,850 residential OJT hours — or 7,700 commercial + 7,700 residential hours under a similar-scope license.

Already licensed? See Oregon plumber license renewal & CE requirements.

Other states

Compare every state side by side: license requirements by state · renewal & CE by state.