Colorado contractor license renewal checklist

No state HVAC license (local mechanical licensing only)

Local / county license

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

Not published, check with the board

Renewal cycle

Not published, check with the board

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

Not published, check with the board

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

No official link on file. Check with the board.

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Electrical Contractor Registration (EC)

State registration · Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA DPO)

Deadline

Electrician licenses and electrical contractor registrations renew every three years on the cycle tied to the Board's adoption of the National Electrical Code (3 CCR 710-1, Rule 1.13(A)); they expire September 30 of the cycle year (2026, next 2029). The expiration date is shown in the DPO online account.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

Not required

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 (3 CCR 710-1.13.A.1); amount not published.

Grace period

60-day grace period after expiration to renew without discipline for practicing on an expired license; a delinquency fee is charged (3 CCR 710-1, Rule 1.13(A)(1)). After the grace period the license or registration is expired and the holder may not practice until reinstated.

Insurance

Registration requires evidence of compliance with Colorado workers' compensation and unemployment compensation laws (C.R.S. 12-115-110(5)); no state general liability amount is set. Must be owned by or employ a licensed master electrician who supervises all electrical work.

Official link

https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/default.aspx

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Journeyman Electrician (JW)

State license · Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA DPO)

Deadline

Electrician licenses and electrical contractor registrations renew every three years on the cycle tied to the Board's adoption of the National Electrical Code (3 CCR 710-1, Rule 1.13(A)); they expire September 30 of the cycle year (2026, next 2029). The expiration date is shown in the DPO online account.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

24 hours

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 (3 CCR 710-1.13.A.1); amount not published.

Grace period

60-day grace period after expiration to renew without discipline for practicing on an expired license; a delinquency fee is charged (3 CCR 710-1, Rule 1.13(A)(1)). After the grace period the license or registration is expired and the holder may not practice until reinstated.

Official link

https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/default.aspx

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Master Electrician (ME)

State license · Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA DPO)

Deadline

Electrician licenses and electrical contractor registrations renew every three years on the cycle tied to the Board's adoption of the National Electrical Code (3 CCR 710-1, Rule 1.13(A)); they expire September 30 of the cycle year (2026, next 2029). The expiration date is shown in the DPO online account.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

24 hours

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 (3 CCR 710-1.13.A.1); amount not published.

Grace period

60-day grace period after expiration to renew without discipline for practicing on an expired license; a delinquency fee is charged (3 CCR 710-1, Rule 1.13(A)(1)). After the grace period the license or registration is expired and the holder may not practice until reinstated.

Official link

https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/default.aspx

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Residential Wireman (RW)

State license · Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA DPO)

Deadline

Electrician licenses and electrical contractor registrations renew every three years on the cycle tied to the Board's adoption of the National Electrical Code (3 CCR 710-1, Rule 1.13(A)); they expire September 30 of the cycle year (2026, next 2029). The expiration date is shown in the DPO online account.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

24 hours

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 (3 CCR 710-1.13.A.1); amount not published.

Grace period

60-day grace period after expiration to renew without discipline for practicing on an expired license; a delinquency fee is charged (3 CCR 710-1, Rule 1.13(A)(1)). After the grace period the license or registration is expired and the holder may not practice until reinstated.

Official link

https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/default.aspx

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Journeyworker Plumber (formerly Journeyman) (JP)

State license · Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO)

Deadline

the last day of Feb of odd years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

16 hours

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.

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.

Official link

https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/default.aspx

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Master Plumber (MP)

State license · Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO)

Deadline

the last day of Feb of odd years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

16 hours

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.

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.

Official link

https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/default.aspx

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Plumbing Contractor Registration (PC)

State registration · Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO)

Deadline

the last day of Feb of odd years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

Not required

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.

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.

Official link

https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/default.aspx

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Residential Plumber (RP)

State license · Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA DPO)

Deadline

the last day of Feb of odd years

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

CE hours

16 hours

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.

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.

Official link

https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/default.aspx

Last verified

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No state roofing license (local registration only)

Local / county license

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

Not published, check with the board

Renewal cycle

Not published, check with the board

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

Not published, check with the board

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

No official link on file. Check with the board.

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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Certified Operator (CO) (CO)

State license · Colorado Department of Agriculture - Plant Industry (Pesticide Applicators)

Deadline

License valid 3 years; exact expiration date shown on license; CDA generally mails renewal application a few months before expiry (licensee is responsible to renew). CECs must be earned before expiration.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

9 hours

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

Renewal not postmarked by the expiration date: a penalty of 10 percent of the renewal fee is added (about $10 on the about $100 fee, about $110 total); no license is renewed until the total is paid (C.R.S. 35-10-116(4)). Not received within 30 days after expiration: the license is not renewed and reinstatement (or a new license) is needed (C.R.S. 35-10-116(5)).

Grace period

No grace period for CECs; late renewal allowed up to 30 days (with fee) only if required CECs were earned before expiration.

Official link

https://ag.colorado.gov/qualified-supervisor-and-certified-operator-licensing-information

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Commercial Pesticide Applicator Business License (Commercial Applicator)

State license · Colorado Department of Agriculture - Plant Industry (Pesticide Applicators)

Deadline

Dec 31 every year

Renewal cycle

Every year

CE hours

Not required

Renewal fee

About $350. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

Renewal not received by the expiration date: a penalty of 10 percent of the renewal fee (about $35 on the about $350 fee) is added; no license is renewed until the total is paid (C.R.S. 35-10-107(2)). Each additional business (DBA) name is about $100 per year.

Grace period

Late renewal (with the 10 percent penalty) is accepted only if the application and fee are received on or before the 30th day after expiration (C.R.S. 35-10-107(3)).

Insurance

Proof of liability insurance, minimum $400,000. Incorporated applicants submit a Certificate of Good Standing from Colorado Secretary of State.

Official link

https://ag.colorado.gov/commercial-applicators

Last verified

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Qualified Supervisor (QS) (QS)

State license · Colorado Department of Agriculture - Plant Industry (Pesticide Applicators)

Deadline

License valid 3 years; exact expiration date shown on license; CDA generally mails renewal application a few months before expiry (licensee is responsible to renew). CECs must be earned before expiration.

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

CE hours

9 hours

Renewal fee

About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Late fee

Renewal not postmarked by the expiration date: a penalty of 10 percent of the renewal fee is added (about $10 on the about $100 fee, about $110 total); no license is renewed until the total is paid (C.R.S. 35-10-116(4)). Not received within 30 days after expiration: the license is not renewed and reinstatement (or a new license) is needed (C.R.S. 35-10-116(5)).

Grace period

No grace period for CECs; late renewal allowed up to 30 days (with fee) only if required CECs were earned before expiration.

Official link

https://ag.colorado.gov/qualified-supervisor-and-certified-operator-licensing-information

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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No state general contractor license (local licensing only)

Local / county license

Issued by your city or county: the deadline and fees depend on where you work.

Deadline

Not published, check with the board

Renewal cycle

Not published, check with the board

CE hours

Set by your city or county

Renewal fee

Check the official site for the fee.

Late fee

Not published, check with the board

Grace period

Not published, check with the board

Official link

No official link on file. Check with the board.

Last verified

Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

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