Register as a Contractor

If you’re in the construction or maintenance business—whether it’s electrical, mechanical, plumbing, landscaping, or general contracting—registering with the City of Bend is a key step.

Construction workers using a crane working on a commercial building

Contractor Registration allows residents and businesses in Bend to easily select your company when submitting applications or permits. To be listed as the contractor of record on your own permit or a customer’s permit, you must be registered in our system. Without this registration, you won’t be able to perform any work associated with the permit. During the registration process, it is necessary to provide your State Contractor Board License number, which is integral to the submission.

Carefully review the application steps and necessary materials listed below to ensure your application is complete. For a successful submission, please use the Online Permit Center and follow the provided instructions:

Fees:

There are no fees to apply for a Contractor Registration.
Registration is free!

Processing Time:

Applications are typically processed
the next business day after it has been submitted.

1Step: Obtain an Oregon Construction Contractors Board License

To register as a contractor with the City of Bend, you first need to apply for a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. Visit the Oregon Construction Contractors Board website for more information.
You will be asked to enter your Construction Contractors Board License number during our application process.

2Step: Submit your Contractor Registration Application

Begin Contractor Registration Application

In the Online Permit Center Portal, under choose the licensing type, select “Contractor Registration.”
Complete the rest of the form and submit the application.

The City of Bend also offers a Qualified Contractor Program. This licensing program serves a vital role in maintaining the integrity of the City’s infrastructure. It is designed to guarantee that any work conducted within the City’s right-of-way, on properties owned or managed by the City, or under agreements such as the Public Facilities Improvement Agreement, is carried out by contractors who meet the qualifications set forth in the Bend Municipal Code.

Interested in becoming a Qualified Contractor with the City of Bend? You will need to first Register as a Contractor, and then visit the Qualified Contractor Program page for all the details.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Contractor Registrations only need to be applied for once.

While there is no City ordinance mandating contractor registration, it is important to note that without being registered, you will not be eligible to apply for permits and list yourself as a contractor or be listed as a contractor on any permit applications others have applied for and they will to list you as a contractor on their permit. Completing the Contractor Registration with the City of Bend is essential for those who wish to engage in such activities.

If you need to revise details on your registration after submission, the City of Bend allows updates to address, email addresses, and phone numbers through the Online Permit Center Portal. For changes to company names or Construction Contractors Board numbers, contractors should contact the Building Safety Division by emailing building@bendoregon.gov, calling 541-388-5580 Ext. 1, or visiting the Permit Center at City Hall located at 700 NW Wall St. in Downtown Bend. The Building Safety Division is available in the Permit Center Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding major holidays.

Reach out directly to the Building Safety Division to let them know. They can be reached by emailing building@bendoregon.gov, calling 541-388-5580 Ext. 1, or visiting the Permit Center at City Hall located at 700 NW Wall St. in Downtown Bend. The Building Safety Division is available in the Permit Center Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding major holidays.

No. Contractors can rest assured that once they have registered with the City of Bend, there is no need for renewal. The registration is a one-time process, ensuring simplicity and convenience for the city’s valued contractors.