Oregon water well constructor license: Complete 2026 Guide

Official-source review: August 24, 2026

Oregon water well constructor license: Oregon requires a licensed and bonded Water Supply Well Constructor to contract for construction, alteration or abandonment of water wells. Applicants are at least 18, pass the written examination and satisfy the experience route for the selected license.

Fast answer: Choose water-supply or monitoring-well scope, document experience, submit the exam application and fee, pass the quarterly examination, file the required bond or credit, receive the license and submit project reports.

Oregon water well constructor license authority experience exams fees insurance renewal — Oregon requirements summarized from the responsible agencies. Local permits, employers and certifying bodies may impose additional conditions.

What the Oregon water well constructor license covers

Oregon requires a licensed and bonded Water Supply Well Constructor to contract for construction, alteration or abandonment of water wells. Applicants are at least 18, pass the written examination and satisfy the experience route for the selected license.

Construction, alteration and abandonment of wells under the license and endorsement issued.
Work only within the credential issued.
Obtain every required permit and inspection.

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Oregon water well constructor license requirements at a glance

Requirement	Current rule or route
Route	Water Supply or Monitoring Well Constructor license with examination, experience, bond and continuing education
Experience	Meet the statutory experience for the well type; monitoring-well applicants generally document at least one year in the preceding 36 months.
Exam	Pass the written constructor examination.
Fees	Exam fee is published at $25; two-year renewal is $165, with bond, education and project costs separate.
Insurance or bond	Maintain the CCB bond, liability, workers compensation and specialty coverage required for the business and project.
Renewal	Licenses run two years and expire June 30.

Do not treat this table as an approval notice. The agency, certification organization or local jurisdiction makes the final eligibility decision and may request additional evidence.

How to complete the Oregon water well constructor license process

Identify every individual and business credential triggered by the work.
Complete required education and experience.
Obtain approval and pass each examination.
Submit applications, records and fees.
Complete bond, insurance, business and permit requirements.
Renew on time and retain compliance records.

Keep copies of every experience certificate, examination result, bond or insurance filing and payment receipt. Names and business entities should match across the application and supporting documents.

Important Oregon rules and boundaries

Individual and business licenses are separate.
A CCB license does not replace BCD trade licensing.
Related classifications are not interchangeable.
The responsible authority makes the final eligibility decision.

Oregon may separate the credential held by a worker from the contractor license held by the business, while preserving local authority over permits and inspections. Confirm every applicable layer before bidding, advertising or beginning regulated work.

Oregon water well constructor license cost and renewal

Budget separately for training, examinations, applications, bonds, insurance, business filings and permits.

Renew individual, business and specialty credentials separately and verify current fees.

Government charges are only part of the expected cost. Training, examination preparation, fingerprints, surety premiums, insurance, equipment calibration and local permits can add to the total.

Oregon water well constructor license checklist

Confirm that this credential matches the exact work you will perform.
Check whether the applicant is an individual, sole owner or separate business entity.
Collect experience and training records before submitting the application.
Use the current official form and fee schedule.
Complete every required examination or approved certification route.
File bonds, insurance and fingerprints when applicable.
Check county, city, water supplier and building-permit rules.
Save the expiration date and renewal requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Is this credential statewide?

The principal credential is statewide, but local permits, inspections and utility approvals remain separate.

Is an exam required?

Pass the written constructor examination.

When does it renew?

Licenses run two years and expire June 30.

Are permits separate?

Yes.

Official sources used

Verified licensing details

Licensing authority: Oregon Water Resources Department
Fees: Exam fee is published at $25; two-year renewal is $165, with bond, education and project costs separate.
Experience: Meet the statutory experience for the well type; monitoring-well applicants generally document at least one year in the preceding 36 months.
Exams: Pass the written constructor examination.
Insurance or bond: Maintain the CCB bond, liability, workers compensation and specialty coverage required for the business and project.
Continuing education: Complete at least 14 approved continuing-education credits each licensing period.
Renewal period: Licenses run two years and expire June 30.

Official sources

Official sources last checked August 23, 2026.

Requirements can change and local rules may apply. Confirm the current requirements with the official authority before paying a fee or beginning work.