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Boulder, CO 80302
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Boulder, CO 80306-0791

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Contractor Licensing

View current City of Boulder licensed contractors.


Become a licensed contractor 

The city license for contractors does require testing, but this does not mean the city endorses these businesses.

Apply for a City of Boulder contractor license:
Find the below document in the one-stop P&DS Form, Application and Publication DatabaseUse the search field to find the documents you require. 

  • Contractor Licensing Info Booklet, including application form

Requirements and Information:

General building contractor license
Plumbing contractor license
Mechanical contractor license
Electrical contractor license
Fire contractor license
Right-of-Way contractor license
Sign contractor license
Insurance Requirements
Revocation or Suspension of License or Registration

Terms of Licenses
Any contractor’s license has a term of 12 months from date of issuance. In order to renew a license, the license holder shall apply and pay the fees as required.

Licensing Fees
Contractor licensing fees can be found in Sections 4-20-4, 4-20-13, 4-20-15, 4-20-21, and 4-20-56 of the Boulder Revised Code, or you may obtain a copy of the Schedule of Fees from our office located at 1739 Broadway, third floor.

Contractor Licensing Exams
Location and information regarding contractor license exams can be found at the following Web site: http://www2.iccsafe.org/contractor

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