Contractor licenses in
Colorado
Colorado licenses some contractors and trades statewide. Cities and counties license others.
Official search run by Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA Division of Professions and Occupations) at apps2.colorado.gov
Which work needs a license
The state licenses electrical and plumbing work.
Small jobs
Not confirmed We haven't found an official small-job exemption.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Not confirmed
- Bond
- Not confirmed
- Insurance
- Not confirmed
- Experience
- Not confirmed
State license searches
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Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
Electrical contractors and electricians
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
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Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
Plumbing contractors and plumbers
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
City and county licenses
Much of the licensing happens here. These are the largest local programs with an online search.
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City and County of Denver
Community Planning and Development, Contractor Licensing. General and trade contractors working in Denver
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Colorado Springs and El Paso County
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. Building contractors and mechanics in the Pikes Peak region
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City of Aurora
Aurora Building Division. Contractors licensed to work in Aurora
Not listed? Call the building department for the city or county where the work is.
If something goes wrong
- File a complaint about a contractor (opens official site)
- Permits come from your city or county building department.