Colorado Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in Colorado.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in Colorado for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
Colorado Engineering Company Licenses
Colorado Engineering Firm License
Not required
Engineering Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado.
Engineering firms are not licensed at the state level in Colorado. Business entities are permitted to practice engineering provided that they comply with CO Stat. § 12-25-104.
More information: Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors| Law: | |
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Colorado Geology Firm License
Not required
Geoscience Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado.
Colorado Land Surveying Firm License
Not required
Land Surveying Firm licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado.
Land surveyor firms are not licensed at the state level in Colorado. Business entities are permitted to practice surveying provided that they comply with CO Stat. § 12-25-204.
More information: Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land SurveyorsIndividual Licenses
Colorado Individual Engineering Licenses
Colorado Engineer Intern Endorsement
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $30 |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Colorado Geologist License
Not required
Professional Geoscientist licensure is not required on the State level in Colorado.
Currently, Colorado does not require licensure or registration of geologists.
Colorado Land Surveyor Intern Enrollment
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Notes: | There is a separate fee for the fundamentals exam. |
Renewal Not Required
Not required
Land Surveyor Intern enrollment is valid indefinitely or until a Professional Land Surveyor license is issued.
Colorado Land Surveyor License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Reciprocal Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notes: | Endorsement applicants must be in good standing in another jurisdiction and should have their NCEES Record sent to the Colorado AES Board. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | Renewal fees vary from year to year. |
| Due: | By October 31 of odd-numbered years. |
| Penalties: | $15 late fee for applications postmarked after October 31. |
Colorado Professional Engineer License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Reciprocal Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notes: | Endorsement applicants must be in good standing in another jurisdiction and upload a license verification from another state or jurisdiction when applying. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | Renewal fees vary from year to year. |
| Due: | By October 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Learn about engineering licensing in other states:
Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.
EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.
PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.
Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation (often an NCEES Record) to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.
