Homeowner guide
How to check a contractor's license in the Denver area
General info only. Check with a licensed pro and your local building department.
Colorado licenses some trades statewide; cities and counties license the rest. Here is where to look.
| Topic | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Denver lookup | Search Denver licensed contractors by license number (format LIC########), business name, address or phone in Denver ePermit. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| State trades | Electricians and plumbers are licensed by the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA). | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| State lookup | Look up a state license (electrical, plumbing and other DORA professions) in the DORA License Lookup. | Official page checked 2026-10-30 |
| Other cities | Many metro cities and counties register contractors themselves. See each city on our permit guides. | Our guides |
Not confirmed yet
- Unknown Whether Colorado has a statewide general contractor license (no official page confirming either way was captured).
- Unknown DORA lookup page content (it loads, but our tools could not run a search).
Checked 2026-10-30. General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change — confirm with the source. Report an error.