Colorado Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Colorado has 4 Plumbing license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Continuing education is 16 hours. The details for each class are below.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

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Journeyworker Plumber (formerly Journeyman)

JP · State license · Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO)

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Renew on the official site 303-894-7800

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
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8 hours in EACH licensure year (March 1 - Feb 28) of the 2-year period (16 per cycle), counted by license year not calendar year; min 4 hours per 24 months on codes; max 2 safety hours; attest on renewal to having read the current Colorado Plumbing Code. Must use Board-attested providers; keep records; audits after each license period. Not required at the first renewal or reinstatement of a license issued by exam. Licensees holding several Board licenses complete CE only for the most advanced one (24 hours in the prior 3 years to reactivate an inactive license).
Deadline rule: Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director.

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Grace period: 60-day grace period after expiration to renew without a reinstatement application; a delinquency fee is charged (3 CCR 720-1, 1.4(E)(1)). Practicing on an expired license can bring discipline.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: A delinquency fee is charged for late renewal during the 60-day grace period; amount not published.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement application + current reinstatement fee (3 CCR 720-1, 1.4(E)(2)). Expired more than 60 days but less than 2 years: 8 CE hours since the most recent licensing event. Expired more than 2 years: pass the state plumbing exam, or verify an equivalent active out-of-state license in good standing with proof of active practice in the prior year, or hold a more advanced active Colorado plumbing license. Contractors with expired permits cannot renew until permits are cleared. Journeyworker licenses can be reinstated without re-examination for a holder of an active Colorado master license.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Endorsement (not formal reciprocity): comparable state exam on currently adopted Colorado code, apprenticeship/experience, and state-issued license held >=6 months.

Notes

The renewal fee is set by DORA under C.R.S. 12-115-117 (electrical) / 12-155-112 (plumbing) and is displayed in DPO Online Services at renewal; no public fee schedule is published, so the amount is not listed here. Board phone 303-894-7800. Journeyman licenses are now called journeyworker (effective July 1, 2025).

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Master Plumber

MP · State license · Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO)

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Renew on the official site 303-894-7800

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
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8 hours in EACH licensure year (March 1 - Feb 28) of the 2-year period (16 per cycle), counted by license year not calendar year; min 4 hours per 24 months on codes; max 2 safety hours; attest on renewal to having read the current Colorado Plumbing Code. Must use Board-attested providers; keep records; audits after each license period. Not required at the first renewal or reinstatement of a license issued by exam. Licensees holding several Board licenses complete CE only for the most advanced one (24 hours in the prior 3 years to reactivate an inactive license).
Deadline rule: Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: 60-day grace period after expiration to renew without a reinstatement application; a delinquency fee is charged (3 CCR 720-1, 1.4(E)(1)). Practicing on an expired license can bring discipline.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: A delinquency fee is charged for late renewal during the 60-day grace period; amount not published.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement application + current reinstatement fee (3 CCR 720-1, 1.4(E)(2)). Expired more than 60 days but less than 2 years: 8 CE hours since the most recent licensing event. Expired more than 2 years: pass the state plumbing exam, or verify an equivalent active out-of-state license in good standing with proof of active practice in the prior year, or hold a more advanced active Colorado plumbing license. Contractors with expired permits cannot renew until permits are cleared. Journeyworker licenses can be reinstated without re-examination for a holder of an active Colorado master license.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Endorsement (not formal reciprocity): comparable state exam on currently adopted Colorado code, apprenticeship/experience, and state-issued license held >=6 months.

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Plumbing Contractor Registration

PC · State registration · Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO)

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Renew on the official site 303-894-7800

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: 60-day grace period after expiration to renew without a reinstatement application; a delinquency fee is charged (3 CCR 720-1, 1.4(E)(1)). Practicing on an expired license can bring discipline.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: A delinquency fee is charged for late renewal during the 60-day grace period; amount not published.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement application + current reinstatement fee (3 CCR 720-1, 1.4(E)(2)). Expired more than 60 days but less than 2 years: 8 CE hours since the most recent licensing event. Expired more than 2 years: pass the state plumbing exam, or verify an equivalent active out-of-state license in good standing with proof of active practice in the prior year, or hold a more advanced active Colorado plumbing license. Contractors with expired permits cannot renew until permits are cleared.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Endorsement (not formal reciprocity): comparable state exam on currently adopted Colorado code, apprenticeship/experience, and state-issued license held >=6 months.

Notes

The renewal fee is set by DORA under C.R.S. 12-115-117 (electrical) / 12-155-112 (plumbing) and is displayed in DPO Online Services at renewal; no public fee schedule is published, so the amount is not listed here. Board phone 303-894-7800. Contractor must have a master plumber as responsible party (Acknowledgment of Responsibility form). No state bond requirement found; local jurisdictions may require bonds or insurance for permits.

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Residential Plumber

RP · State license · Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO)

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Renew on the official site 303-894-7800

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
Show CE rules
8 hours in EACH licensure year (March 1 - Feb 28) of the 2-year period (16 per cycle), counted by license year not calendar year; min 4 hours per 24 months on codes; max 2 safety hours; attest on renewal to having read the current Colorado Plumbing Code. Must use Board-attested providers; keep records; audits after each license period. Not required at the first renewal or reinstatement of a license issued by exam. Licensees holding several Board licenses complete CE only for the most advanced one (24 hours in the prior 3 years to reactivate an inactive license).
Deadline rule: Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: 60-day grace period after expiration to renew without a reinstatement application; a delinquency fee is charged (3 CCR 720-1, 1.4(E)(1)). Practicing on an expired license can bring discipline.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: A delinquency fee is charged for late renewal during the 60-day grace period; amount not published.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement application + current reinstatement fee (3 CCR 720-1, 1.4(E)(2)). Expired more than 60 days but less than 2 years: 8 CE hours since the most recent licensing event. Expired more than 2 years: pass the state plumbing exam, or verify an equivalent active out-of-state license in good standing with proof of active practice in the prior year, or hold a more advanced active Colorado plumbing license. Contractors with expired permits cannot renew until permits are cleared. Journeyworker licenses can be reinstated without re-examination for a holder of an active Colorado master license.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Endorsement (not formal reciprocity): comparable state exam on currently adopted Colorado code, apprenticeship/experience, and state-issued license held >=6 months.

Notes

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Colorado Plumbing continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Journeyworker Plumber (formerly Journeyman) deadline: Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director.
2Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. 8 hours in EACH licensure year (March 1 - Feb 28) of the 2-year period (16 per cycle), counted by license year not calendar year; min 4 hours per 24 months on codes; max 2 safety hours; attest on renewal to having read the current Colorado Plumbing Code. Must use Board-attested providers; keep records; audits after each license period. Not required at the first renewal or reinstatement of a license issued by exam. Licensees holding several Board licenses complete CE only for the most advanced one (24 hours in the prior 3 years to reactivate an inactive license).
3Renew online at https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/default.aspx
4If you miss the deadline: A delinquency fee is charged for late renewal during the 60-day grace period; amount not published.
5Check your Master Plumber deadline: Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director.
6Check your Plumbing Contractor Registration deadline: Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director.
7Check your Residential Plumber deadline: Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director.

Colorado Plumbing renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a Colorado plumbing license expire?

Journeyworker Plumber (formerly Journeyman): renews every 2 years. Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director. Master Plumber: renews every 2 years. Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director. Plumbing Contractor Registration: renews every 2 years. Expires the last day of February of odd-numbered years (next: February 28, 2027). Under HB24-1344, licenses issued or renewed on or after March 1, 2027 have a license period of 3 years or as otherwise set by the DPO director. Check with Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Colorado plumbing license need?

Journeyworker Plumber (formerly Journeyman): 16 hours per renewal. Master Plumber: 16 hours per renewal. Plumbing Contractor Registration: no CE required. Check with Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Colorado plumbing license?

60-day grace period after expiration to renew without a reinstatement application; a delinquency fee is charged (3 CCR 720-1, 1.4(E)(1)). Practicing on an expired license can bring discipline. Check with Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO) before you rely on it.

What happens if a Colorado plumbing license expires?

A delinquency fee is charged for late renewal during the 60-day grace period; amount not published. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Colorado accept plumbing licenses from other states?

Endorsement (not formal reciprocity): comparable state exam on currently adopted Colorado code, apprenticeship/experience, and state-issued license held >=6 months. Check with Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO) before you rely on it.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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