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
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Electrical_Applications |
| Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Electrical Board |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $210 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $210 |
| Due: | Triennially by September 30. |
Colorado General Abatement Contractor Certification
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/asbestos-certification-and-training |
| Agency: | Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $2,000 for in-state contractors and $3,000 for out-of-state contractors. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | General Abatement Contractor Certification Application (Renewal) |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 for in-state contractors and $2,000 for out-of-state contractors. |
| 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 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
Boulder Building Contractor License
| More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/contractor-licensing |
| Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Boulder Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/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 Fire Contractor License
| More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/fire-contractor-license |
| Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Boulder Mechanical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/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
| More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/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. |
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) |
Boulder Sign Contractor License
| More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/sign-contractor-license |
| Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
Boulder Tree Contractor License
| More Information: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/plan-develop/tree-contractor-license |
| Agency: | City of Boulder Planning & Development Services (CO) |
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 Building Contractor License
| Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
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) |
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 Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | Triennially |
Denver General Contractor License (Class A)
| Agency: | Denver Community Planning and Development Department (CO) |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Turnaround: | 14-20 business days |
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 Mechanical Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| 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
| More Information: | |
| 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
| More Information: | |
| 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 |
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. |
El Paso County Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (CO) |
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) |
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) |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Individual Licenses
Colorado Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Colorado Asbestos Air Monitoring Specialist Certification
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/asbestos-certification-and-training |
| 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
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/asbestos-certification-and-training |
| 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
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/asbestos-certification-and-training |
| 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 Project Designer Certification
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/asbestos-certification-and-training |
| 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 Supervisor Certification
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/asbestos-certification-and-training |
| 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 Supervisor/Project Designer Certification
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/asbestos-certification-and-training |
| 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
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/asbestos-certification-and-training |
| 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
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Electrical_Applications |
| 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 Electrician License
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Electrical_Applications |
| Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Electrical Board |
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
| More Information: | |
| 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 Master Electrician License
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Electrical_Applications |
| Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Electrical Board |
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
| More Information: | |
| 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
| More Information: | |
| 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. |
Colorado Residential Wireman License
| More Information: | https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dora/Electrical_Applications |
| Agency: | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Electrical Board |
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. |
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