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Colorado Electrical license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

Electrical

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
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

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
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 24 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

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
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 24 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing

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
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 24 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)

After filing