Verify a Contractor's License in Colorado

Search the official Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) records to confirm any Colorado contractor is properly licensed before signing a contract. Free public lookup, updated weekly.

About Colorado Contractor Licensing

The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) regulates contractor licensing in Colorado. General contractor licensing handled at the local level.

Population served: 5.9M residents.

Licensing authority: Local municipalities (general); state (electrical/plumbing).

General contractor license required: No.

Official board website: https://dpo.colorado.gov/

Notable Trades Licensed in Colorado

How to Verify a Colorado Contractor

  1. Ask the contractor for their full legal name and license number.
  2. Search the ProLicenseCheck database above, or visit the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) directly.
  3. Confirm the license is currently active, not expired or suspended.
  4. Check whether the license type matches the work being performed.
  5. Verify the address and contact information on file matches what the contractor provided.

Why License Verification Matters

Hiring an unlicensed contractor in Colorado can leave you legally and financially exposed. Unlicensed work often voids homeowner insurance claims, can prevent property sales, and leaves you with no recourse if the work is defective.

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