Contractor licenses in Colorado
Start with the page that matches your trade or classification, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Licensing board
- Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA)
- License lookup
- DORA license lookup
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- Renewal fees
- $120.00–$250.00
- Continuing education
- 24 hours per cycle
DORA sets the statewide electrical and plumbing cycles; Denver contractor licenses and supervisor certificates renew every one to three years depending on license type.
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver General Contractor License Insurance required | Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) | 3 years | $250.00 | None |
| State Electrical Contractor License Insurance required | Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) | 3 years | $120.00 | 24 hours |
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Renewal deadlines in Colorado
When Colorado contractor licenses come due
Every 3 years
2 license pages, including State Electrical Contractor License, Denver General Contractor License.
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