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How to get a contractor license in Colorado

The short version: 1) Electricians and plumbers 2) Other contractors. (source: DPO: Electrical (opens in a new tab), source: DPO: Plumbing (opens in a new tab), source: DORA: Home & Repair (opens in a new tab), source: Denver: Contractor Licensing (opens in a new tab))

Check a license on the DORA website (official site, opens in a new tab)

How: For electricians and plumbers, use DORA's license lookup linked from this page. For general contractors and roofers, check your city or county. (source: DORA: Home & Repair (opens in a new tab))

Checked against official Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations sources. See sources.

Step by step

  1. Electricians and plumbers Get a license from DORA's State Electrical Board or State Plumbing Board. (source: DPO: Electrical (opens in a new tab), source: DPO: Plumbing (opens in a new tab))
  2. Other contractors Ask your city or county what license is needed. In Denver, get a supervisor certificate or employ a holder, then apply for a contractor license. (source: DORA: Home & Repair (opens in a new tab), source: Denver: Contractor Licensing (opens in a new tab))

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