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Carpentry and Framing Contractor License
The state business license that actually gates paid carpentry work. California issues it as the C-5 Framing and Rough Carpentry classification; Oregon requires a CCB license for any construction activity including carpentry; many states require none at all below a dollar threshold.
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Verified requirements
| Where | Expires | Renewal | Continuing education |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (federal) | No | — | — |
| California | Yes | 2 years (standard CSLB license term; restated from existing CSLB rows, not re-verified this run) | — |
| Oregon | Yes | — | — |
Verified against the issuing authority. Always confirm current rules before acting.