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Colorado General Contractor Licensing

Every general contractor license type Colorado issues, with continuing-education hours, renewal fees, bond requirements and approved courses. Updated for 2026.

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License types
None
Max CE / cycle
Not required
Bond at some tier
3
CE providers

Informational only — not legal advice, and not an official government resource. Licensing rules change; always confirm against the official board source linked on this page before you renew, apply, or make a business decision. Trade Cert Hub is independent and not affiliated with any state licensing board.

Colorado general contractors licenses at a glance

General Contractor (Municipal)

contractor
CE
None
Fee
$250
Bond
None
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Getting started
How to become a general contractor in Colorado →
Moving states
General Contractor license reciprocity →

CE courses in Colorado

General Contractor continuing-education providers offering courses for Colorado license holders. Confirm a provider is on your board’s approved list before you buy.

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RedVector (Vector Solutions)

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TradeSchool.com

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Colorado general contractor licensing — FAQ

How many general contractor license types does Colorado issue?
Colorado issues 1 general contractor license type: General Contractor (Municipal).
Does Colorado require continuing education for general contractors?
Colorado has no confirmed continuing-education requirement for general contractor licenses at the tiers we track (or it is 0 hours). Confirm with the licensing board.
Do Colorado general contractor licenses require a bond?
No state license bond is required for general contractor licenses in Colorado at the tiers we track. Local permits may still require one.
Which IBC edition does Colorado enforce?
Colorado currently enforces the 2021 IBC for general contractor work.

Official source

Colorado has no statewide GC license

Official board site

Data compiled 2026-05-23. Confirm current figures with the board.

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