Professional Licenses in Colorado
Colorado requires licenses for 89 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAnesthesiologist Assistants
licenseArchitect
licenseAsbestos Building Inspector
licenseAsbestos Building Inspector
licenseAsbestos Management Planner
licenseAsbestos Project Designer
licenseAthletic Trainers
licenseAudiologist
licenseBail Bond Agent
licenseBarber
license Est. $300 9-12 months (including barber school)
Certified Addiction Counselor 1
certificationCertified General Appraiser
certificationCertified Public Accountant Certificate
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Chiropractor
licenseClinical Psychologist
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseCosmetologist
license Est. $250 9-14 months
Dealer &/or Commodity Handler
licenseDental Hygienist
licenseDental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Electrical Contractor
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
licenseEstheticians
licenseFuneral Home
licenseFuneral Home
licenseHearing Aid Provider
licenseInsurance Agent
licenseInsurance Agent
license Est. $250 4-8 weeks
Insurance Agent
licenseJourneyman Electrician
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Journeyman Plumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Judge Advocate (JAG)
licenseLandscape Architects
licenseLicensed Appraiser
licenseLicensed Practical Nurse
license 12-18 months
Licensed Professional Counselor
licenseLicensed Professional Counselor
licenseLicensed Professional Counselor
licenseMarriage & Family Counselor (Therapist)
licenseMassage Therapists
license Est. $250 2-4 months
Meat Program-Custom Processing
licenseMidwives
licenseMortgage Broker
licenseMortgage Loan Originator
licenseMotor Vehicle Wholesaler License
licenseNail Technician
licenseNaturopathic Physicians
licenseNontransplant Tissue Bank (NTTB)
licenseNotary
licenseNurse Aide
licenseNurse Practitioners
licenseNursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometrist
licenseOptometrist
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician
licensePhysician Assistant
licensePlant Operators Certification
certificationPodiatrist
licensePrivate Detectives and Investigators
licenseProfessional Engineer
licenseProfessional Land Surveyor
licenseProfessional Land Surveyor
licenseProvisional Social Worker
license Est. $460 6 years (MSW education) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Psychiatric Technician
licenseQualified Supervisor
licenseRadiologic Technologists
licenseReal Estate Agent
license Est. $350 3-6 months
Real Estate Appraiser
licenseReal Estate Broker License
license 3-6 months
Registered Nurse
registration Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Respiratory Therapist
licenseSecurities Broker
licenseShop Registration
registrationSpeech Language Pathologist
licenseSurgical Technologists
licenseTeacher
license Est. $520 4-5 years (including degree)
Tramway Lift
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)