How to Search Colorado Licenses

The Colorado Department of Professional Licensing (or equivalent agency) regulates dozens of professions. Medical professionals are typically regulated separately by a Board of Medical Examiners; lawyers by the State Bar.

  • State professional licensing lookup — verify status, dates, and any discipline.
  • Medical license: the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners licenses MDs, DOs, and physician assistants.
  • Lawyer/attorney status: through the Colorado State Bar.
  • Contractor licenses: state contractor board for general contractors and trades.
  • Real estate, insurance, cosmetology — each has its own state board.
Population
5,839,926
Households
2,317,000
Median Income
$87,598
Median Home Value
$502,200

Licenses Databases

20 official Colorado licenses sources.

Licenses

Accountancy | CPAs & Firms
Official Free
Colorado Division of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) license verification for certified public accountants and public accounting firms.
Appraisers | FFIEC
Official Free
Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council service national registry search for certified Colorado appraisers.
🌐 asc.gov
Appraisers | Referral Service
Official Free
Locate a real estate appraiser in your area by zip code or county, or browse this referral list of Colorado appraisers.
Appraisers | State Registry
Official Free
Colorado Division of Real Estate licensed.
Attorneys
Official Free
Colorado State Bar member attorney search.
Attorneys | Criminal Defense
Official Free
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar search for defense attorneys by area of practice or location, or search the income based sliding scale program.
Bail Bonding
Official Free
Division of Insurance, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies license verification for bail bondsmen and bail bonding companies.
Banking | Savings & Loan
Official Free
Colorado Division of Financial Services list of Colorado State Charted Savings and Loan Associations.
Banks & Trust Companies
Official Free
Colorado Division of Banking Department search for regulated financial institutions and services, including Commercial Banks, Industrial Banks.
Charities & Fundraisers
Official Free
Colorado Secretary of State search for registered charitable organizations and fundraisers.
Charter Scenic Bus Companies
Official Free
Public Utilities Commission search for charter scenic bus companies in Colorado.
Disciplinary Actions
Official Free
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies database of publicly available professional license disciplinary documents.
Energy & Water Providers
Official Free
Colorado Public Utilities Commission lists of regulated Energy and Water providers.
Investment Advisers
Official Free
Investment Adviser Public Disclosure search for investment adviser firms in Colorado.
Notary Public
Official Free
Colorado Secretary of State notary registration lookup.
Nursing Homes
Official Free
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment nursing home license search.
Premium Cost Containment Companies
Official Free
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment certified Premium Cost containment Companies.
Telecommunications
Official Free
Colorado Public Utilities Commission list of regulated telecommunications providers.
Insurance
Official Free
Select COLORADO in the State field to search for licensed Colorado insurance agencies, companies, or agents.
Real Estate | ARELLO
Official Free
Colorado real estate license verification from ARELLO.

Colorado Counties

All 64 Colorado counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the Colorado Department of Professional Licensing online lookup. It covers most regulated occupations.

The Colorado Board of Medical Examiners licenses physicians; nurses are typically licensed by the Board of Nursing.

The Colorado State Bar publishes status, admission date, and any discipline for every licensed attorney.

Contractor licensing varies by state. Many states have a Contractor Licensing Board for general contractors and major trades.

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