Oregon DMV accepts bonded titles as valid ownership documents and issues an Oregon title with no brand or indication of a bond. However, a Certification of Ownership Facts, DMV Form 550, must accompany an application for Oregon title when a bonded title is submitted as the ownership document.
Oregon rules make it very difficult to work as a handyman without a CCB license. Any handyman that performs work valued at or above $1,000 must be licensed by the CCB. Handymen must also be licensed by the CCB if they produce any form of advertisements, including business cards.
At a high level the steps are: Determine the types of structures you will work on. Complete pre-license training and take the test. File your corporation, LLC, and/or assumed business name with the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division or call 503-986-2200. Submit a CCB surety bond in the required amount(s).
Contractors must be licensed to advertise, bid on, or perform construction on improvements to real property in Oregon. While there are exceptions, most construction and repair services will require a license.
The required bonds are a type of insurance agreement which guarantees reimbursement to the union for any financial losses caused by fraudulent or dishonest acts by officers or employees, such as theft, embezzlement, or forgery.
Any person who knowingly uses the services of an unlicensed labor contractor shall be personally, jointly and severally liable with the person acting as a labor contractor to the same extent and in the same manner as provided in ORS 658.453 (Civil penalty) (4).
Anyone having a Washington master (01) general journey level electrician certificate is also eligible. Oregon has amended their rules to allow passing exam scores from other states when stipulated in a reciprocal agreement, which this agreement stipulates. Get more information about reciprocity and apply.
Generally, Oregon law requires anyone who works for compensation in any construction activity involving improvements to real property to be licensed.