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Colorado and city licensing by trade

General info only. Check with a licensed pro and your local building department.

Who licenses what: the state for electricians and plumbers, cities and counties for most other trades.

TopicWhat the source saysSource
ElectriciansThe Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA) licenses residential wiremen, journeyman and master electricians; licensees need 24 hours of CE each 3-year period.Official page
checked 2026-10-30
PlumbersThe Colorado State Plumbing Board (DORA) licenses residential, journeyworker and master plumbers; 8 hours CE each license year.Official page
checked 2026-10-30

Not confirmed yet

  • Unknown A statewide general contractor license — none found on state pages checked; confirm locally.
  • Unknown Licensing rules for each other metro city by trade — see each permit guide; not all checked yet.

General information, not legal advice.