Colorado Construction Licensing

Contractor License Application

$331

Contractor License Application (Renewal)

Mail or online.

$331

Annually by the date of issuance.

Contractor License Application 

https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/contractor-licensing

Email cobcontractorlicense@bouldercolorado.gov

Fee determined by contractor type. See application for more details. 

3-5 business days

• Create a CSS portal account energovcss.bouldercolorado.gov before submitting your application. 
• Use the email address listed on the application below as this will link you to your license and invoices.

Online

Fee determined by contractor type. See application for more details. 

Annually by date of issuance. 

Contractor License Application

Mail

$0

The renewal amount due will be provided with renewal instructions.

Annually

Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license.

Online

$80

Online

$80

Annually by the date of issuance.

Online

$0

Online

$0

Annually by the date of issuance.

Online

$255

Online

$255

Annually by the date of issuance.

Contractor License Registration Application

Email contractorlicense@broomfield.org

Fee is determined by class. See application for schedule. 

Eletrical, plumbing, mechanical licenses must provide licenses of state issued master and contractor licenses. 

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Online or email contractorlicense@broomfield.org

Determined by class type. See application for fee schedule. 

Annually by date of issuance. 

Contractor License Application 

Mail or online

• Determined by contractor class
  • Class A - $175
  • Class B - $125
  • Class C - $100
  • Class D, Plumbing, Mechanical - $75
  • Electrical - No fees

Contractor Renewal Application 

To complete the renewal process please follow the following steps:

1.  If you have already taken our 2019 Code Renewal Exam you will not need to do this again this year.  It is available for those contractors still needing to complete it this year to renew.  If Applicable please complete the 2019 Building Code Renewal Exam and download the certificate provided after achieving a score of 70%. (Class D and E licenses do not need to take an exam)
2. Register for an account on Accela Citizen Access - ACA* 
3. Verify that your license is listed on your online account by clicking on the Licenses tab after signing into Accela Citizen Access - ACA.
4. Complete the renewal application on Accela Citizen Access - ACA and provide the necessary documents

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.

Online 

• Determined by contractor class
  • Class A - $175
  • Class B - $125
  • Class C - $100
  • Class D, Plumbing, Mechanical - $75
  • Electrical - No fees

Annually by date of issuance. 

Building Contractor License Application

Mail or online.

$50 application fee + a license fee between $75 and $200 depending on license classification

Renewal forms are sent in the mail prior to license expiration.

Mail or online.

Between $75 and $200 depending on license classification.

Annually

Business License Application

$110

Online

$110

Annually by the date of issuance.

Contractor License Application

Mail or online.

$250

• List of officers, members, or partners including title, date of birth, and address
• A copy of the state-issued driver’s license or state-issued photo ID for the individual signing the application
• Supervisor Statement of Authority (If the supervisor certificate holder is not a company owner, officer, partner, member, or sole proprietor, the supervisor must also submit a letter on company letterhead stating they will be the “Supervisor of Record” for the company for this license type. The letter must be signed by an owner, officer, partner, member, or the sole proprietor.)
• Articles of Incorporation/Articles of Organization (for domestic entities) or Statement of foreign authority (for foreign entities)
• If doing business under a trade name (DBA), a validated copy of trade name
• A notarized copy of minutes of a meeting or other notarized documentation on company letterhead showing a complete list of company officers/members/partners
• If the entity has been registered with the state for 1 year or more, submit a current periodic report
• Sole proprietors using a trade name and individuals using a personal name must fill out and notarize the Affidavit of Lawful Presence and provide a notarized copy of your “Secure and Verifiable Identification” as listed on the affidavit.

License Renewal Form

Mail or online.

$250

Triennially. Contractor licenses can be renewed online up to 30 days before the license expires.

Contractor License Application

Mail or online.

$0

Online

$0

Triennially

Contractor License Application

Mail or online.

$250

14-20 business days

Domestic Applicants:

1. Register your business entity with the Colorado Secretary of State.
2. Have an employee obtain a Supervisor Certificate by passing an exam and meeting experience requirements.
3. Submit a license application to the Community Planning and Development Department.

Foreign Applicants:

1. Foreign qualify your business with the Colorado Secretary of State.
2. Have an employee obtain a Supervisor Certificate by passing an exam and meeting experience requirements.
3. Submit a license application to the Community Planning and Development Department.

• List of officers, members, or partners including title, date of birth, and address
• A copy of the state-issued driver’s license or state-issued photo ID for the individual signing the application
• Supervisor Statement of Authority (If the supervisor certificate holder is not a company owner, officer, partner, member, or sole proprietor, the supervisor must also submit a letter on company letterhead stating they will be the “Supervisor of Record” for the company for this license type. The letter must be signed by an owner, officer, partner, member, or the sole proprietor.)
• Articles of Incorporation/Articles of Organization (for domestic entities) or Statement of foreign authority (for foreign entities)
• If doing business under a trade name (DBA), a validated copy of trade name
• A notarized copy of minutes of a meeting or other notarized documentation on company letterhead showing a complete list of company officers/members/partners
• If the entity has been registered with the state for 1 year or more, submit a current periodic report
• Sole proprietors using a trade name and individuals using a personal name must fill out and notarize the Affidavit of Lawful Presence and provide a notarized copy of your “Secure and Verifiable Identification” as listed on the affidavit.

License Renewal Form

Mail or online.

$250

Triennially. Contractor licenses can be renewed online up to 30 days before the license expires.

Registration Application

$250

Registration Application (Renewal)

$250

Annually by the date of issuance.

Registration Application

$200

Registration Application (Renewal)

$200

Annually by the date of issuance.

Registration Application

$150

Registration Application (Renewal)

$150

Annually by the date of issuance.

Electrical Contractor Registration

Mail

$0

Online

$0

Annually

Renewal forms are emailed to the current licensee and/or registrant of record.

Mechanical Contractor License Application

Mail

$50 application fee + $100 licensing fee.

Online

$100

Annually

Renewal forms are emailed to the current licensee and/or registrant of record.

General Contractor Application Packet

$75 application fee + $200 licensing fee

General Contractor Renewal Packet

$200

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Right of Way Contractor License Application

$130

Contractor License Application

$95.00 for Initial Application plus License fee

Online

Due annually by March 31

Contractor Registration Application 

Contractor Registration Instructions

• Online
  • Inside City Limits 
  • Outside City Limits

• Contractor Fillable Application Form: Please complete the fillable electronic contractor application page attached to this document.
• Residential Contractors: Provide a copy of either the Residential Contractor BEST TEST Card or a copy of the ICC Contractor Certificate for the F13 or G13 National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) Exam
  • Work Classification: Contractors performing work as the Permit Applicant on residential buildings/structures permitted under the International Residential Building Code must provide a copy of a Certificate listed above.
• Light Commercial Contractors: Provide a copy of either the Light Commercial Contractor BEST TEST Card or a copy of the ICC Contractors Certificate for the F12 or G12 National Standard Building Contractor (B) Exam.
  • Work Classification: Contractors performing work as the Permit Applicant on commercial buildings/structures under the International Building Code must provide a copy of a
    Certificate listed above. Light Commercial Contractor Certification will allow you to perform work on all commercial buildings, which are Construction Type III, IV, and V buildings. Light Commercial
    Contractors are allowed to perform alteration/repair work only on Construction Type I and II buildings. Light Commercial Contractor Certification also allows you to perform all work under the International Residential Building Code.
• Unlimited Commercial Contractors: Provide a copy of either the Unlimited Commercial Contractor BEST TEST Card or a copy of the ICC Contractor Certificate for the F11 or G11 National Standard General Building Contractor (A) Exam.
  • Work Classification: This Certification allows you to perform work as a Permit Applicant on any Building or Structure in the International Building Code and International Residential Building Code.
  • NOTE: The Project Manager who will be on-site managing the work on all new construction or additions on buildings that are Type I or II Construction shall hold the required Certificate in their name.
• Roofing Contractors: Provide a copy of either the Roofing Contractor BEST TEST Card or a copy of the ICC Contractors Certificate for the F14 or G14 National Standard Roofing Contractor Exam.
  • Work Classification: This certification allows you to perform roofing work on all buildings and structures with no limitations.
• Mechanical Contractors: Provide a copy of either the Mechanical Contractors BEST TEST Card or a copy of the ICC Contractors Certificate for the F29 or G29 National Standard Master Mechanical Exam.
  • Work Classification: This certification allows you to perform HVAC and Fuel Gas work on all buildings and structures with no limitations.
• Plumbing Contractors: Plumbers will need to provide a copy of their Colorado Master and Contractor Plumbing License
• Electrical Contractors: Electricians will need to provide a copy of their Colorado Master and Contractor Electrical License
• Manufactured Home Installers: Installers of manufactured homes will need to provide a copy of their installer’s registration from the Colorado Division of Housing.
• Colorado State Licensed Architects/Engineers: Professionals may be a Permit Applicant and take full responsibility for project management of any Residential or Commercial Building Project and are Exempt
  from taking any exams and obtaining contractor certifications above. All Engineers or Architects must then carry the Required General Liability Insurance Coverage, or list a Contractor of Record on the Permit Application who then must provide a copy of the General Liability Insurance Coverage and proof of Contractor Certification requirements as well.
• Contractors Insurance Certificate Required: Please submit a copy of your Commercial General Liability Insurance Certificate with a $1,000,000 minimum coverage with this application. Insurance Certificates shall list Additional Insured as: Routt County Board of County Commissioners, 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs Colorado 80477.
  • NOTE: Contractors are responsible to email us an updated insurance policy annually or prior to the expiration date on your certificate in order to remain an active contractor. You may have your Insurance
    Company email this to to building@co.routt.co.us
• Workers Compensation Insurance: Businesses with more than 10 employees please provide proof
  of the State of Colorado required Workers Compensation Insurance for all employees listed under a
  company.

• Online
  • Inside City Limits
  • Outside City Limits

There is no due date for the application. However, yearly the certificate of insurance must be updated to keep the registration valid. 

Contractor License Registration Application 

Mail

$110

Contractor License Registration Application (Renewal)

Mail 

$110

Annually by the date of issuance.