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Colorado Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours

Electrician licenses and electrical contractor registrations expire September 30 every 3 years.1 24 hours of continuing education since the last renewal or reinstatement for licenses (not required at the first renewal after passing the exam).2

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ElectricalElectrician licenses and electrical contractor registrations expire September 30 every 3 years.124 hours of continuing education since the last renewal or reinstatement for licenses (not required at the first renewal after passing the exam).2
PlumbingPlumbing licenses and registrations move to 3-year terms starting with the cycle that begins March 1, 2027 (CRS 12-155-112(1)).28 hours of continuing education for every 12 months since the last renewal or reinstatement, not required at the first renewal after passing the exam (CRS 12-155-112(3)).2

When does a Colorado contractor license expire?

Electrician licenses and electrical contractor registrations expire September 30 every 3 years; renewal opens 4-5 weeks before expiry (the current cycle expires 9/30/2026 and can be renewed through 11/30/2026).1

How many continuing education hours does Colorado require?

24 hours of continuing education since the last renewal or reinstatement for licenses (not required at the first renewal after passing the exam); contractor registration CE not stated.2

How much is the Colorado renewal fee?

Electrical contractor registration and renewal fees are authorized by CRS 12-115-117(1)(g),(h) but no dollar amount is published in statute, in 3 CCR 710-1 or on the DPO Electrical pages. you see the amount in the DPO online system when you apply or renew.2

Sources

  1. Division of Professions and Occupations: renewal (dpo.colorado.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Division of Professions and Occupations: continuing education (leg.colorado.gov, 2026-10-27)