- Plan for a trade exam.
Do you need a state license in Oregon?
Oregon licenses locksmith work at the state level through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Below is what the board asks for, in the order you will run into it.
Steps to get licensed in Oregon
- Study for the test, for example with The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing.
- Take the 80 question online test ($60).
- Get the locksmith certification and link it to a CCB license.
Experience and other requirements
Experience. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
The license to apply for. CCB locksmith certification, tied to a CCB license.
Oregon locksmith exams
Trade exam. An online test of 80 questions. The testing fee is $60.
Business and law exam. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
What it costs in Oregon
The board lists one fee for this license. These are the state's own numbers. Insurance, any bond, exam prep and your business registration come on top.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Locksmith test | $60 |
Insurance and bond
Insurance. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Bond. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Renewal and licenses from other states
Renewal. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Reciprocity. No. The Oregon certificate is required even if you hold a locksmith license from another state.
After you are licensed
The license lets you take the work. Getting the work is the next job.
- Register the business. If you work under a name other than your own, register it where your state asks (often the Secretary of State, sometimes the county), and keep the name the same on your license, your truck and your invoices.
- Claim your Google Business Profile. It is the listing people see when they search for a locksmith near them. Fill in your service area, hours and real photos of your work.
- Put up a website that shows the license. Customers look for it before they call. Koira builds a contractor website for you and keeps it current.
- See where you stand. The free Koira report checks how your business shows up in search and on maps against shops near you.
Where this comes from
Every fact on this page comes from the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and the official pages below, checked October 9, 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the board before you file.