Colorado renewal guide
Denver General Contractor License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 36 months
Renewal fee
$250.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Last verified
Sep 2026
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 2
File with the board
File through Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) and pay the $250.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Denver General Contractor License
The City and County of Denver requires general contractors to obtain a license through the Community Planning and Development (CPD) department. Colorado does not have a statewide general contractor license, so licensing is handled at the city and county level.
Requirements
- Experience: Demonstrated construction management experience
- Examination: Must pass the Denver contractor exam
- Insurance: General liability and workers' compensation
- Application Fee: $250
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Every 3 years
- Renewal Fee: $250
- Renewal Window: Renewal opens 30 days before expiration and stays open up to one year after expiration
- Reinstatement: A license expired for more than one year must be reinstated
Important Note
Colorado does not require a statewide general contractor license. Licensing requirements vary by city and county. Denver has one of the most comprehensive licensing programs in the state.
Scope of Work
A Denver general contractor license authorizes construction, alteration, and repair of buildings and structures within Denver city limits.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with Denver CPD.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- Examination Results
- Experience Documentation
- government_issued_id
Source notes
Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) . Fee page (https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Community-Planning-and-Development/Contractor-Licensing/CL-Resources-and-Downloads/Fees-for-Contractor-Licenses-and-Supervisor-Certificates): General Contractor Class A $250, renewed every 3 years. CPD contractor licenses page: renewal from 30 days before expiration up to one year after, then reinstatement; no late fee is published. Re-verified 2026-09-28. Corrected 2026-09-16: the previously listed $50,000 surety bond was removed — Denver CPD's contractor-licensing pages (denvergov.org) state no bond requirement or amount, so the figure could not be substantiated and is not published.
Rules move. Check Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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