Colorado has different license, permit, and registration requirements at the state and local levels. The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is responsible for over 40 boards, commissions, and advisory committees in charge of issuing licenses and permits for a variety of businesses, professions, and industries. Businesses may also need to register with the Colorado Secretary of State.
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Colorado requires businesses to meet all federal, state, and local requirements related to their business. State agencies are generally responsible for the licensing for regulated industries and for issuing sales tax licenses (also called a reseller's license or resale certificate). Many cities require a general business license for each location in which a business operates. This is in addition to other license, permit, and registration requirements handled at the city and/or county levels. To learn more about the specific registration and licensing requirements in Colorado, click on the Colorado industry or county tabs for more information or to order the proper forms.
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CT Corporation manages the lifecycle of all your business licenses and provides ongoing support for your core business license program.
CT Corporation quickly and accurately assembles a business license package with all the licensing applications and instructions your business may need.
License Type:
Colorado Appraisal Management Company License
License Issued By:
Colorado Division of Real Estate
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$4000 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $4,000 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require an Architectural Firm License. However, if your business is providing architecture services in Colorado, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Cannabis Medical Marijuana / Regulated Marijuana Business License
License Issued By:
Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$5000 application fee, $2000 license fee, potential local fees *
Other Requirements:
Applicants must submit 'Findings of Suitability' forms for themselves and their managing employees. Annual renewals.
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $5,000 application fee*, $2,000 license fee*, potential local fees*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
This license requires fees and compliance with local jurisdictions as well as the state of Colorado.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Cannabis Retail / Regulated Marijuana Business License
License Issued By:
Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$5000 application fee, $2000 license fee, potential local fees *
Other Requirements:
Applicants must submit 'Findings of Suitability' forms for themselves and their managing employees. Annual renewals.
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $5,000 application fee*, $2,000 license fee*, potential local fees*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
This license requires fees and compliance with local jurisdictions as well as the state of Colorado.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Charitable Registration
License Issued By:
Charitable Solicitations Program
Office of the Secretary of State
1700 Broadway, #200
Denver, CO 80290
855-428-3555 ext. 2
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$10 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Must use physical address to register
Must list all owners, owners, employees, and executive personnel
All 990 forms acceptable
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $10 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Collection Agency License
License Issued By:
Colorado Collection Agency Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 investigation fee *, $1000 license fee *, surety bond
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a fees totalling $1,500*, a surety bond, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Commercial Painter License at the state level. However, if your business is providing commercial painting services in Colorado, you may be required to obtain Commercial Painter License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Colorado Compounding Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$560 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $560 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Cosmetology License
License Issued By:
Colorado Division of Registrations' Office of Licensing
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$35 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $35 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Debt Management License
License Issued By:
Colorado Department of Law Uniform Debt
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$1000 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $1,000 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Durable Medical Equipment Business License
License Issued By:
Colorado Secretary of State
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$350 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $350 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Electrical Contractor License
License Issued By:
Colorado Division of Registration's Office of Licensing
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$210 *
Other Requirements:
Triennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $210 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and triennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require an Employment Agency License. However, if your business is acting as an employment agency in Colorado, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require an Energy Broker License. However, if your business is providing energy brokering services in Colorado, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require an Engineering Firm License. However, if your business is providing engineering services in Colorado, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Fertilizer License. However, if your business is dealing in fertilizer in Colorado, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Colorado Fertilizer Product Registration
License Issued By:
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$40 per product *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $40 per product fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require Franchise Registration. However, if your business is operating a franchise in Colorado, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a General Contractor License at the state level. However, if your business is doing construction in Colorado, you may be required to obtain General Contractor License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Colorado Home Health Agency License
License Issued By:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$2200 to $3000 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $2,200 to $3,000 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Home Improvement Contractor License at the state level. However, if your business is providing home improvement services in Colorado, you may be required to obtain Home Improvement Contractor License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require an HVAC Contractor License at the state level. However, if your business is providing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services in Colorado, you may be required to obtain HVAC License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Colorado Insurance Agency License
License Issued By:
Colorado Division of Insurance
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$57 *
Other Requirements:
Biannual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, an $57 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biannual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Mail-Order Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Colorado Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$560 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $560 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Manufactured Home Dealer License
License Issued By:
Colorado Division of Housing
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Manufactured Home Installer License
License Issued By:
Colorado Division of Housing
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Manufactured Home Manufacturer License
License Issued By:
Colorado Division of Housing
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $500 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Money Transmitter License
License Issued By:
Colorado Division of Banking
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$3750 to $7500 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $3,750 to $7,500 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Mortgage Broker License
License Issued By:
Colorado Division of Real Estate
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$25 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $25 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
the State requires Mortgage Lender License
License Issued By:
the State requires Division of Real Estate
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Pawnbroker License at the state level. However, if your business is operating a pawnshop in Colorado, you may be required to obtain a Pawnbroker License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Colorado Payday Lender License
License Issued By:
Colorado Attorney General's Office
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$800 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $800 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Pesticide Product Registration
License Issued By:
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$165 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $165 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Pet Shop License
License Issued By:
Animal Industry Division of the Colorado Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$350 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $350 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Colorado Division of Regulations
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$560 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $560 fee*, an inspection, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Plumbing Contractor License
License Issued By:
Colorado Examining Board of Plumbers
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$210 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $210 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Private Investigation Agency License at the state level. However, if your business is conducting investigations in Colorado, you may be required to obtain a Private Investigation Agency License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Private Security License at the state level. However, if your business is providing security guard services in Colorado, you may be required to obtain a Private Security License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Colorado Professional Engineer License
License Issued By:
Division of Professions and Occupations of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Residential Painter License at the state level. However, if your business is providing residential painting services in Colorado, you may be required to obtain a Residential Painter License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Roofing Contractor License at the state level. However, if your business is providing roofing services in Colorado, you may be required to obtain a Roofing Contractor License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Colorado Sales Tax ID
License Issued By:
Colorado Department of Revenue
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$66 *
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $66 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Secondhand Dealer License at the state level. However, if your business is dealing in secondhand goods in Colorado, you may be required to obtain a Secondhand Dealer License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Solar Contractor License at the state level. However, if your business is performing solar panel installation in Colorado, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Colorado Staff Leasing Agency Business License
License Issued By:
Colorado State Treasurer
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 *
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
Annual Renewals
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $500 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Talent Agency License. However, if your business is acting as a talent agency in Colorado, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Colorado (CO) does not require a Tattoo Parlor License at the state level. However, if your business is operating a tattoo parlor in Colorado, you may be required to obtain a Tattoo Parlor License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Colorado Telemarketing License
License Issued By:
Office of the Colorado Attorney General
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$200 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $200 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Title Agency License
License Issued By:
Division of Insurance of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$57 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, a $57 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
California Tobacco Retail License
License Issued By:
California State Board of Equalization
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of California requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
California Tobacco Wholesale License
License Issued By:
California State Board of Equalization
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$1000 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of California requires an application, a $1,000 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
California Unemployment Tax ID
License Issued By:
California Employment Development Department
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of California requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
California Wholesale Drug Distributor License
License Issued By:
California State Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$820 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of California requires an application, a $820 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Colorado Withholding Tax ID
License Issued By:
Colorado Department of Revenue
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State of Colorado requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
Jurisdiction:
Alamosa County, CO
License Type and Issuing Authority:
Business License issued by the Clerk's Office
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Jurisdiction:
Denver County, CO
License Type and Issuing Authority:
Business License issued by the Excise and Licenses Office
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
The county may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites prior to submission.
All other Colorado Counties, not listed above, do not issue Basic Business Licenses. However, your business may be required to obtain a Basic Business License at the state or local level or comply with other licensing laws, based on your business activity and location.
Note: The above refers only to basic business licenses, which are required for any type of business operating within the county. For information regarding industry specific licenses issued in Colorado, contact us today!
Let us take care of the paperwork for you! We will prepare and file your application, and we will follow up with the State until you have received your Colorado state license. As licensing experts, we will streamline the entire licensing process, making it as painless as possible.
For more information, please contact a CT Corporation licensing specialist.
