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Licensed jobs in Oregon

Oregon: 9 occupations, 8 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.

Last checked · 22 official sources

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  1. Occupations we cover in Oregon
  2. Licensing boards
  3. Moving to Oregon with a license
  4. Check a license
  5. Sources

Occupations we cover in Oregon

Oregon licenses 9 of the 9 occupations below at the state level. Electricians have the most levels here (21 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.

OccupationMain licenseBoardTraining or experienceApplication feeRenewal
CosmetologistPractitioner certificate in the field of practice of hair design (Board of Cosmetology)
2 credentials in all		HLOTraining 1,110 clock hours1$302Every 2 years1
Notary publicNotary public (Oregon notary public commission)SOS–$403Every 4 years4
Registered nurse (RN)Registered Nurse (RN) licenseOSBN–$2605Every 2 years6
Insurance agentResident insurance producer license
3 credentials in all		DFRTraining 20 clock hours8–Every 2 years8
PlumberJourneyman Plumber (JP)
6 credentials in all		BCDTraining 576 clock hours10
Experience 7,700 hours11		$10012Every 3 years13
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Oregon nursing assistant certificate
2 credentials in all		OSBNTraining 105 clock hours14$1065Every 2 years15
ElectricianGeneral Journeyman Electrician (J)
21 credentials in all		BCDTraining 576 clock hours10
Experience 8,000 hours10		$10016Every 3 years16
Security guardUnarmed Private Security Professional certification
6 credentials in all		DPSSTTraining 14 clock hours17$10417Every 2 years18
Massage therapistLicensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
3 credentials in all		OBMTTraining 625 clock hours19$13520Every 2 years19

Licensing boards

8 agencies issue the Oregon licenses we cover:

  • Building Codes Division (BCD): plumbers and electricians
  • Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST): security guards
  • Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN): registered nurses and nursing assistants
  • Division of Financial Regulation (DFR): insurance agents
  • Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists (OBMT): massage therapists
  • Health Licensing Office (HLO): cosmetologists
  • Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division (SOS): notaries
  • Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI): plumbers

Moving to Oregon with a license

For plumbers and electricians, the Oregon board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for notaries publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.

OccupationRoutes the board publishes
CosmetologistLicense by endorsement1
Notary publicNo reciprocity route4
Registered nurse (RN)License by endorsement, Military service members and spouses and Temporary license or permit76
Insurance agentExam waiver and Military service members and spouses9
PlumberReciprocity agreements11
Certified nursing assistant (CNA)License by endorsement and Military service members and spouses15
ElectricianReciprocity agreements13
Security guardTemporary license or permit17
Massage therapistLicense by endorsement, Exam waiver, Temporary license or permit and Military service members and spouses192122

Check a license

Every board above runs its own license search. The Oregon license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

  1. OAR 817 Division 6 - Practitioner Certificate QualificationsOregon Secretary of State, Oregon Administrative Rules DatabaseDated July 1, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  2. OAR 817-040-0003 FeesOregon Secretary of State, Oregon Administrative Rules DatabaseDated July 1, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  3. Commission Application/ReapplicationOregon Secretary of State, Corporation DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
  4. Oregon Notary Public Guide (2024)Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation DivisionDated 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  5. OAR 851 Division 2 Agency FeesOregon Secretary of State, Archives Division (Oregon Administrative Rules)Dated August 22, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  6. OAR 851 Division 31 License Requirements for NursesOregon Secretary of State, Archives Division (Oregon Administrative Rules)Dated September 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  7. LPN/RN endorsement application directionsOregon State Board of NursingDated June 30, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  8. OAR chapter 836, division 71 - Licensing of producers, adjusters, consultants (Oregon Administrative Rules…Oregon Secretary of State, Administrative RulesChecked November 7, 2026
  9. Producer licensingOregon Division of Financial RegulationChecked November 7, 2026
  10. Individual license typesOregon Building Codes DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
  11. OAR 918-695 Plumbing Licensing and CertificationOregon Secretary of State (Oregon Administrative Rules Database)Checked November 7, 2026
  12. Journeyman Plumber License Application (form 2571)Oregon Building Codes DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
  13. OAR 918-030 General Licensing RequirementsOregon Secretary of State (Oregon Administrative Rules Database)Checked November 7, 2026
  14. OAR 851-061 Standards for Education Programs for Nursing Assistants and Medication AidesOregon Secretary of State (Oregon State Board of Nursing rules)Checked November 7, 2026
  15. OAR 851-062 Standards for Certification of the Nursing Assistant and Medication AideOregon Secretary of State (Oregon State Board of Nursing rules)Checked November 7, 2026
  16. Oregon License Directory: General Journeyman Electrician (J)Oregon Secretary of State (Business Xpress License Directory)Dated January 23, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  17. OAR Chapter 259 Division 60 Private Security Services Providers RulesOregon Secretary of State, Oregon Administrative Rules DatabaseChecked November 7, 2026
  18. ORS 181A.840-181A.918 Private Security (2025 Edition)Oregon Legislature (Oregon Revised Statutes)Checked November 7, 2026
  19. OAR 334-010 Massage Licensing (Board of Massage Therapists)Oregon Secretary of State, Archives DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
  20. Fees & PaymentsOregon Board of Massage TherapistsChecked November 7, 2026
  21. Licensing InformationOregon Board of Massage TherapistsChecked November 7, 2026
  22. ORS Chapter 687 Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives (2023 Edition)Oregon Legislature (Legislative Counsel)Checked November 7, 2026