Colorado Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Colorado.
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Colorado Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Colorado Electrical Contractor Registration
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Electrical Board |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $210 |
Notes: | Reciprocity is available with the following states: |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $210 |
Due: | Triennially by September 30. |
Colorado Fire Suppression System Contractor
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Law: | |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Penalties: |
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Colorado General Abatement Contractor Certification
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $2,000 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | General Abatement Contractor Certification Application (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Due: | Annually |
Colorado General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado.
General Contractors are licensed or permitted at the city level. There is no state level license.
Colorado Lead Evaluation Certificate
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or in person. |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Instructions: | Payment MUST be made through payment portal
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Filing Method: | Mail or in person |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Colorado Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado.
Colorado does not have a state level consolidation HVAC firm license, although HVAC contractors may need to apply for a plumbing or water conditioning license.
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Aurora Contractor License - Commercial Building Contractor
Agency: | City of Aurora Public Works Department - Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $331 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $331 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Boulder Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Instructions: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/contractor-licensing |
Filing Method: | Email cobcontractorlicense@bouldercolorado.gov |
Agency Fee: | Fee determined by contractor type. See application for more details. |
Turnaround: | 3-5 business days |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fee determined by contractor type. See application for more details. |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Boulder Electrical Contractor License
Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | The renewal amount due will be provided with renewal instructions. |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Boulder Mechanical Contractor License
Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Class A -$253.50, Class B- $127.25, Class C-$127.25, Class E- $63.50 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | The renewal amount due will be provided with renewal instructions. |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Boulder Plumbing Contractor License
Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $278.95 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | The renewal amount due will be provided with renewal instructions. |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Centennial General Contractor Class A License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $255 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $255 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Colorado Springs Business License - Excavation
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Colorado Springs Concrete Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Colorado Springs General Tree Service License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
How to Apply: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Colorado Springs Limited Tree Service License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
How to Apply: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Commerce City Contractor License - Class A
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Commerce City Contractor License - Class B
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $135 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Commerce City Contractor License - Class C
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Commerce City Contractor License - Electrical
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
City of Dacono Class A Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31 |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Dacono Class B Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31 |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Dacono Class C Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Licenses expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31 |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Dacono Electrical Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or email to dcase@cityofdacono.com |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or email to dcase@cityofdacono.com |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Registrations expire annually on December 31 and must be renewed by January 31 |
Required Attachments: |
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Denver Building Contractor License (Class B)
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Triennially. Contractor licenses can be renewed online up to 30 days before the license expires. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Denver Electrical Contractor License
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Triennially |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Denver General Contractor License (Class A)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $25 application fee + $250 license fee |
Turnaround: | 14-20 business days |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Triennially by date of issuance. Contractor licenses can be renewed online up to 30 days before the license expires. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Denver Mechanical Contractor License
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Triennially |
Denver Plumbing Contractor License
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $160 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $160 |
Due: | Biennially |
Denver Residential Contractor License (Class C)
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Triennially. Contractor licenses can be renewed online up to 30 days before the license expires. |
Denver Right-of-Way Contractor License
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Paper |
Agency Fee: | Varies by classification of ROW License: $50.00 - ROW Excavator |
Turnaround: | 10-14 Business Days |
Due: | Annually from month of issue |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Varies by classification of ROW License: $50.00 - ROW Excavator |
Due: | Annually from month of issue |
Denver Specialty Construction License (Class D)
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Triennially. Contractor licenses can be renewed online up to 30 days before the license expires. |
City of Englewood Contractor License
Agency: | City of Englewood Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Firestone Class A Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Firestone Class B Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Firestone Class C Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Firestone Electrical Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Required Attachments: | Copy of State Master Electrician License |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Required Attachments: | Copy of State Master Electrician License |
City of Florence Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Required Attachments: |
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Fort Collins General Contractor License
Agency: | Fort Collins Building Services Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee + $200 licensing fee |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Fort Collins Right-of-Way Contractor’s License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $130 |
Turnaround: | 2 weeks |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
There is no formal renewal process. A contractor’s license will be kept current as long as the bonds and insurance are kept up to date and the Engineering Department receives original continuation certificates each year.
City of Fort Lupton Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Fort Lupton Electrical Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Fort Lupton General Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Required Attachments: |
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Town of Frederick Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | In-person or email |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based upon the classification of the license |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | In-person or email |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based upon the classification of the license |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Longmont Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Instructions: | To complete the renewal process please follow the following steps:
In accordance with Ordinance 16.48.060, all qualified individuals for the Class A, B, C, and Mechanical licenses need to complete the renewal exam prior to license renewal. These renewal exams are only required at each new code rotation cycle, generally every three years. Upon receipt of the application and completion of the renewal exam (if/when applicable), we will review the status of the contractor's insurance certificates and any fees required before approving. |
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Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Pueblo, CO Contractor License
Agency: | Pueblo Regional Building Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $95.00 for Initial Application plus License fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Due: | Due annually by March 31 |
City of Sterling Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or e-mail |
Agency Fee: |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or e-mail |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Required Attachments: |
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Thornton Contractor License
Agency: | City of Thornton Building Inspection Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on license classification:
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees depend on license classification:
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Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Thornton Contractor License - Class D Electrical
Agency: | City of Thornton Building Inspection Division (CO) |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
City of Westminster Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Notes: | Be sure to check the box for each class of license being applied for and include the total fee due for each class |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Notes: | Be sure to check the box for each class of license being applied for and include the total fee due for each class |
Required Attachments: |
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City and County of Broomfield Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fee is determined by class. See application for schedule. |
Notes: |
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Required Attachments: | Certificate of Insurance |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Email or online. |
Agency Fee: | Determined by class type. See application for fee schedule. |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Notes: |
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Required Attachments: | Certificate of Insurance |
City and County of Broomfield Electrical Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Triennially by date of associated state-level license renewal |
Required Attachments: |
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Douglas County General Contractor Registration - Class A
Agency: | Douglas County Land Management and Development Section - Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Insurance Requirements: |
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Notes: | This license entitles the holder to contract for the construction, alteration, tenant finish or repair of any type or size of structure permitted by the International Building Code or the International Residential Code. |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Douglas County General Contractor Registration - Class B
Agency: | Douglas County Land Management and Development Section - Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Insurance Requirements: |
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Notes: | This license entitles the holder to contract for the construction, alteration, or repair of multi-family (3 or more units) structures as permitted by the International Building Code or the International Residential Code. |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Douglas County General Contractor Registration - Class C
Agency: | Douglas County Land Management and Development Section - Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Insurance Requirements: |
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Notes: | This license entitles the holder to contract for the construction, alteration, or repair of single-family homes and duplexes as permitted by the International Building Code or the International Residential Code. |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Douglas County General Contractor Registration - Class D
Agency: | Douglas County Land Management and Development Section - Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Insurance Requirements: |
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Notes: | This license entitles the holder to contract for the construction, alteration and repair of: but not limited to, garages, barns, basement finishes, alterations, decks, remodels and low voltage wiring as permitted by the International Building Code or the International Residential Code. |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-A-1 (General Commercial)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $200 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-A-2 (General Commercial)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $200 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-B-1 (Limited Commercial)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $175 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-B-2 (Limited Commercial)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $175 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-C (Home Builder)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $150 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-D (Specialty)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $100 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-D-2A (Wrecking Contractor)
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Insurance Requirements: | |
Notes: | This license shall entitle the holder to wreck any building. |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $100 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-D-3B (Wrecking Contractor)
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Insurance Requirements: | |
Notes: | This license shall entitle the holder to wreck any building up to and including two stories. |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $100 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-D-4 (Moving Contractor)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $100 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-D-5A (Sign Contractor)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $125 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-D-6B (Sign Contractor)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $75 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-E (Maintenance and Remodeling)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $75 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-F-1 (Solar Energy, Unlimited)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $100 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Building Contractor License - B-F-2 (Solar Energy, Limited)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $75 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Electrical Contractor Registration - E-A
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Insurance Requirements: |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Alarm Contractor License - FAC-A
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $75 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Alarm Contractor License - FAC-B
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $50 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Suppression Contractor License - FSC-A
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $125 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Suppression Contractor License - FSC-B
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $100 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Suppression Contractor License - FSC-C
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $75 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Suppression Contractor License - FSC-D
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $50 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Suppression Contractor License - FSC-H
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $75 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Suppression Contractor License - FSC-M
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $50 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Manufactured Building Installer Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $100 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Mechanical Contractor License - H-A (Commercial)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Mechanical Contractor License - H-B (Residential)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Mechanical Contractor License - H-C-1 (Gas Piping)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Mechanical Contractor License - H-C-2 (Commercial Refrigeration)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Mechanical Contractor License - H-C-3 (Residential Maintenance/Repair)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Mechanical Contractor License - H-C-4 (Residential Remodeling)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Mechanical Contractor License - H-E (Elevators/Escalators)
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Plumbing Contractor Registration - P-A
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Insurance Requirements: |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $100 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by the end of the month prior to the registration anniversary month. |
Routt County Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Instructions: | Applicants should submit their application via the portal(s) linked below based on their business location. Businesses with no primary physical residence who contract both inside and outside city limits should submit their applications through BOTH portals. |
Filing Method: | |
Notes: | If applicants submit applications through both portals they will be issued two separate license numbers. |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Instructions: | Applicants should submit their application via the portal(s) linked below based on their business location. Businesses with no primary physical residence who contract both inside and outside city limits should submit their applications through BOTH portals. |
Filing Method: | |
Due: | There is no due date for the application. However, yearly the certificate of insurance must be updated to keep the registration valid. |
Notes: | Applicants have two license numbers if operating both within and outside city limits. |
Individual Licenses
Colorado Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Colorado Asbestos Air Monitoring Specialist Certification
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Notes: | Must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be certified: https://environmentalrecords.colorado.gov/HPRMWebDrawer/RecordHtml/1069504 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Annually; valid for one year from the date of the last passed exam. |
Notes: | Licensees must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be maintain certification. |
Colorado Asbestos Building Inspector Certification
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Notes: | Must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be certified: https://environmentalrecords.colorado.gov/HPRMWebDrawer/RecordHtml/1069504 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Due: | Annually; valid for one year from the date of the last passed exam. |
Notes: | Licensees must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be maintain certification. |
Colorado Asbestos Building Inspector/Management Planner Certification
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Notes: | Must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be certified: https://environmentalrecords.colorado.gov/HPRMWebDrawer/RecordHtml/1069504 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
Due: | Annually; valid for one year from the date of the last passed exam. |
Notes: | Licensees must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be maintain certification. |
Colorado Asbestos Project Designer Certification
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $275 |
Notes: | Must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be certified: https://environmentalrecords.colorado.gov/HPRMWebDrawer/RecordHtml/1069504 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $275 |
Due: | Annually; valid for one year from the date of the last passed exam. |
Notes: | Licensees must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be maintain certification. |
Colorado Asbestos Supervisor Certification
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $275 |
Notes: | Must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be certified: https://environmentalrecords.colorado.gov/HPRMWebDrawer/RecordHtml/1069504 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $275 |
Due: | Annually; valid for one year from the date of the last passed exam. |
Notes: | Licensees must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be maintain certification. |
Colorado Asbestos Supervisor/Project Designer Certification
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $275 |
Notes: | Must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be certified: https://environmentalrecords.colorado.gov/HPRMWebDrawer/RecordHtml/1069504 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $275 |
Due: | Annually; valid for one year from the date of the last passed exam. |
Notes: | Licensees must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be maintain certification. |
Colorado Asbestos Worker Certification
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Notes: | Must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be certified: https://environmentalrecords.colorado.gov/HPRMWebDrawer/RecordHtml/1069504 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Annually; valid for one year from the date of the last passed exam. |
Notes: | Licensees must pass the appropriate state exam annually to be maintain certification. |
Colorado Electrical Apprentice Registration
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Electrical Board |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | The contractor pays the $30 fee. There is no fee due for Apprentices. |
Notes: | Once an apprentice begins working for an electrical contractor, the employer must complete an application to register the apprentice with the Board within 30 days. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | The contractor pays the $30 fee. There is no fee due for Apprentices. |
Due: | Triennially by September 30. |
Colorado Journeyman Plumber License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - State Plumbing Board |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $120 |
Notes: | The maximum experience the board requires for an applicant to qualify to receive a journeyman plumber's license is four years (6,800 hours) of practical experience. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees for licensure change with each renewal cycle. |
Due: | By February 28 of odd-numbered years. |
Colorado Lead Inspector/ Assessor License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | Lead Inspector Registration Form (Certificate application for individuals) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Determined by year chosen. 1 year fee $230, 2 year fee $410, 3 year fee $590 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Lead Inspector Renewal (cerification application for individuals) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Determined by year of certification chosen. 1 year $180, 2 year $360, 3 year fee $540 |
Due: | Determined by certification year chosen and anniversay date. |
Required Attachments: |
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Colorado Lead Risk Assessor Certification / License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | Lead Risk Assessor Registration (certificate application for individuals) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Determined by year chosen. 1 year fee $230, 2 year fee $410, 3 year fee $590 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Lead Risk Assessor Renewal (certificate application for individuals) |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Determined by year of certification chosen. 1 year $180, 2 year $360, 3 year fee $540 |
Due: | Determined by certification year chosen and anniversay date. |
Required Attachments: | Include the original of any training certificate(s) earned since the date of your latest Colorado certificate. The original certificates will be returned to you. |
Colorado Master Plumber License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - State Plumbing Board |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $140 |
Notes: | An applicant for a master plumber's license must furnish evidence of having obtained five full-time years (8,500 hours) of practical experience. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees for licensure change with each renewal cycle. |
Due: | By February 28 of odd-numbered years. |
Colorado Residential Plumber License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - State Plumbing Board |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Notes: | You must verify two years (3,400 hours) of practical experience. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees for licensure change with each renewal cycle. |
Due: | By February 28 of odd-numbered years. |
Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses
Aurora Supervisor License - Commercial Building Contractor
Agency: | City of Aurora Public Works Department - Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
Notes: | Requires ICC General Building Contractor "A" OR "B" Certification. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
Due: | Triennially by the date of issuance. |
Denver Supervisor Certificate - General Contractor Class A
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Yes |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $60 due after application approval |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Triennially |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Arapahoe County Building Contractor License
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Notes: | Upon approval of the license application, an email will be sent requesting payment of the license fee. Once payment is received, the license will be issued. |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Notes: | Renewal notices and instructions will be emailed prior to the expiration of the license |
Required Attachments: |
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Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Alarm Inspector (FA-I) License
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | Fire Alarm & Suppression Installer/Inspector/Technician License Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $10 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Due: | Triennially |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Alarm Installer (FAI) License
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | Fire Alarm & Suppression Installer/Inspector/Technician License Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $10 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Due: | Triennially |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Hydrant Technician (FHT) License
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | Fire Alarm & Suppression Installer/Inspector/Technician License Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $10 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Due: | Triennially |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Service Technician B (FST-B) License
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | Fire Alarm & Suppression Installer/Inspector/Technician License Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $10 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Due: | Triennially |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Service Technician C (FST-C) License
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | Fire Alarm & Suppression Installer/Inspector/Technician License Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $10 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Due: | Triennially |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Service Technician D (FST-D) License
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | Fire Alarm & Suppression Installer/Inspector/Technician License Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $10 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Due: | Triennially |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Suppression Inspector (FS-I) License
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | Fire Alarm & Suppression Installer/Inspector/Technician License Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $10 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Due: | Triennially |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Suppression Installer (Limited) (FSI-L) License
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | Fire Alarm & Suppression Installer/Inspector/Technician License Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $10 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Due: | Triennially |
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Fire Suppression On-Site Installer (FSI) License
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
Form: | Fire Alarm & Suppression Installer/Inspector/Technician License Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $10 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $10 |
Due: | Triennially |
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