Oregon Homeowner Resource

How to verify an Oregon contractor license before you hire

A contractor's license is not the whole hiring decision, but it is one of the first facts an Oregon homeowner should verify. Use the state record—not an advertisement—as the source of truth.

Masterwork License Record

Masterwork LLC · CCB #260671

Status
Active
Endorsement
Residential General Contractor
Current license expiration
March 12, 2028
Record last checked
August 2, 2026

License information can change. Confirm the current record, bond and insurance dates, and any history directly with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board before hiring.

Four Checks That Matter

Read the record, not just the license number.

Search the exact CCB number

A license number is the most precise way to find the correct record. Confirm that the legal business name matches the company named in the proposal and contract.

Confirm active status and endorsement

Check that the license is active now and that its endorsement fits the planned residential or commercial work. Do not rely on an old screenshot or advertisement.

Review bond and insurance information

The CCB record shows bond and liability-insurance information supplied to the state. Compare expiration dates with the expected project period and request current documentation when appropriate.

Read the available history

Review complaints, disciplinary actions, suspensions, and other history in context. The Oregon CCB can help explain a record if something is unclear.

License Is the Beginning

Verification should continue into scope and references.

Oregon's CCB explains that an active license can help a homeowner confirm bond and insurance information, workers' compensation status when applicable, and complaint or disciplinary history. It also gives the CCB a role in eligible disputes.

The state also cautions that most general contractors are not tested on hands-on construction skill. After confirming the license, ask for examples relevant to your project, speak with references, compare written scopes, and understand how decisions, allowances, exclusions, and changes will be documented.

Common Questions

Oregon contractor-license verification

What is Masterwork LLC's Oregon CCB license number?

Masterwork LLC is listed under Oregon CCB license 260671. The official record listed the license as active with a Residential General Contractor endorsement when this page was checked on August 2, 2026. Always confirm current status directly with the Oregon CCB before signing a construction contract.

Does an active CCB license guarantee construction quality?

No. Licensure is an essential verification step, but it does not replace checking relevant project experience, references, completed work, communication, written scope, and contract terms. The Oregon CCB specifically advises consumers to investigate a contractor's skills after confirming the license.

What else should I verify before hiring a contractor?

Confirm the legal business name, active license and appropriate endorsement, current bond and insurance information, complaint or disciplinary history, project-specific references, a detailed written scope, payment terms, allowance assumptions, exclusions, schedule expectations, and the process for changes.