
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 Asbestos Consulting Firm Registration
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Asbestos Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Due: | Annually |
Colorado Electrical Contractor Registration
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Electrical Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or in person. |
Agency Fee: | $500 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
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.
Colorado Plumbing Contractor Registration
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - State Plumbing Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $210 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $210 |
Due: | By February 28th of odd-numbered years. |
Colorado Water Conditioning Contractor License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - State Plumbing Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $495 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $495 |
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 |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Notes: |
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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
More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/electrical-contractor-license |
Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 Fire Contractor License
More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/fire-contractor-license |
Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Boulder Mechanical Contractor License
More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/mechanical-contractor-license |
Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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
More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/plumbing-contractor-license |
Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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. |
Boulder Right-of-Way Contractor License
More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/right-of-way-contractor-license |
Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Boulder Sign Contractor License
More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/sign-contractor-license |
Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Boulder Tree Contractor License
More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/tree-contractor-license |
Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Centennial Demolition Contractor License
Agency: | City of Centennial Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $80 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Centennial Electrical Contractor License
Agency: | City of Centennial Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
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. |
Centennial General Contractor Class B License
Agency: | City of Centennial Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $155 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $155 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Centennial General Contractor Class C License
Agency: | City of Centennial Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $105 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $105 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Centennial HVAC Contractor License
Agency: | City of Centennial Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $80 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Centennial Utility Contractor License
Agency: | City of Centennial Building Division (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $80 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
City and County of Broomfield Contractor License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Email contractorlicense@broomfield.org |
Agency Fee: | Fee is determined by class. See application for schedule. |
Required Attachments: | Eletrical, plumbing, mechanical licenses must provide licenses of state issued master and contractor licenses. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Online or email contractorlicense@broomfield.org |
Agency Fee: | Determined by class type. See application for fee schedule. |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
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. |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Due: | Annually by date of issuance. |
Colorado Springs Building Contractor License
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + a license fee between $75 and $200 depending on license classification |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Renewal forms are sent in the mail prior to license expiration. |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | Between $75 and $200 depending on license classification. |
Due: | Annually |
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. |
Denver Building Contractor License (Class B)
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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
More Information: | |
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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)
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Turnaround: | 14-20 business days |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarize: | 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. Contractor licenses can be renewed online up to 30 days before the license expires. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Denver Mechanical Contractor License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $250 |
Due: | Triennially |
Denver Plumbing Contractor License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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
More Information: | |
Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
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. |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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. |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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. |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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. |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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. |
El Paso County Electrical Contractor License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Renewal forms are emailed to the current licensee and/or registrant of record. |
El Paso County Mechanical Contractor License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 application fee + $100 licensing fee. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Renewal forms are emailed to the current licensee and/or registrant of record. |
El Paso County Plumbing Contractor License
More Information: | |
Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | Annually |
Notes: | Renewal forms are emailed to the current licensee and/or registrant of record. |
Fort Collins General Contractor License
Agency: | Fort Collins Building Services Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 application fee + $200 licensing fee |
Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Notarize: | Required |
Fort Collins Right-of-Way Contractor’s License
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $130 |
Notarize: | 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.
Pueblo, CO Contractor License
Agency: | Pueblo Regional Building Department (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Yes |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Routt County Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Instructions: | |
Filing Method: | |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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. |
Westminster Contractor License
Agency: | Westminster Department of Community Development (CO) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $110 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Individual Licenses
Colorado Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Colorado Asbestos Air Monitoring Specialist Certification
Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Asbestos Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 Electrician License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Electrical Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $120 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees for licensure change with each renewal cycle. |
Due: | Triennially by September 30. |
Colorado Journeyman Plumber License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - State Plumbing Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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 |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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 Electrician License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Electrical Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $140 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees for licensure change with each renewal cycle. |
Due: | Triennially by September 30. |
Colorado Master Plumber License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - State Plumbing Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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 Plumbing Apprentice Registration
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - State Plumbing Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Due: | By February 28 of odd-numbered years. |
Colorado Residential Plumber License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - State Plumbing Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
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. |
Colorado Residential Wireman License
Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Electrical Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Fees for licensure change with each renewal cycle. |
Due: | Triennially by September 30. |
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 |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
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 |
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