Looking for information on government websites can feel overwhelming, so we put together this guide as your one-stop shop for the Colorado Real Estate Commission.
If you’re looking for any of the following:
CE requirements,
testing information,
license renewal requirements,
necessary documents and forms, or
license re-instatement information
then you're in the right place! The CE Shop has extensive knowledge of real estate in the Centennial State, and we’re here to help.
For any questions about your Broker license (e.g., pre-licensing education, experience requirements, CE requirements, etc.), reach out to the: Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies | Division of Real Estate
303.894.2166
1560 Broadway, Suite 925, Denver, CO 80202
Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM MST
In-person appointments are recommended. Use this link to schedule an appointment.
We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common forms and resources you’ll need to get licensed and maintain your license in Colorado. If you can’t find what you’re looking for below, check out the Colorado Real Estate Commission website.
It’s important to note that a few documents can only be found inside the Commission’s Online Portal, where licensees apply for licensing and manage their accounts.
Form Title | Form Description |
Find Broker license applications, learn about required fees, and get forms to manage your license on this page. | |
Learn about Colorado’s Broker Continuing Education Audit process. | |
Get details on the Broker Continuing Education requirements. | |
Learn about Colorado’s Errors & Omissions Insurance (E&O) requirement on this page. | |
Learn Colorado’s Broker license application requirements here. | |
Find out more about Colorado license reciprocity agreements here. | |
Learn more about the required Broker Qualifying Education on this page. | |
Get a breakdown of the steps you’ll take when applying for your Broker license on this page. | |
Colorado and National Fingerprint-Based Criminal History Background Check | Learn about your background check and fingerprinting requirements on this page. |
Read Colorado’s Real Estate Manual, program rules, and position statements. | |
The contact information for the Colorado Division of Real Estate can be found here. | |
Use this online portal to apply for your Broker license, manage an existing license, and update your information. | |
This handbook covers the general requirements to maintain your Broker license. | |
Learn what to expect when taking your Colorado Broker exam, which is administered by PSI. | |
A guide to completing the Colorado Real Estate Broker application can be found here. | |
Learn about Colorado’s regulatory requirements for real estate brokers and get resources & guidance. | |
Read Colorado’s complete rules regarding Real Estate Brokers. |
Colorado State Requirement Details for Real Estate Broker Pre-Licensing Education
Hours Required by the State: 168 hours
48-hour Real Estate Law and Practice
48-hour Colorado Contracts and Regulations
8-hour Trust Accounts and Recordkeeping
8-hour Current Legal Issues
24-hour Real Estate Closings
32-hour Practical Applications
Licensing Exam: The licensing exam is administered by PSI. Registration for the state licensing exam is an entirely separate process from proctoring for your course final exam. For instructions to register for your state licensing exam and further information, please click here.
The CE Shop’s Offering: 168 hours
48-hour Real Estate Law and Practice
48-hour Colorado Contracts and Regulations
8-hour Trust Accounts and Recordkeeping
8-hour Current Legal Issues
24-hour Real Estate Closings
32-hour Practical Applications
The CE Shop LLC is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board.
Reporting: The state does not require schools to report course completions.
Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account.
The CE Shop’s Pre-Licensing courses expire one year after the date of purchase. The CE Shop will allow students to purchase a new course at a 50% discount of the current retail price of the new course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in the student’s account.
Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.
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Colorado Division of Real Estate
Street Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 925, Denver, Colorado 80202
Mailing Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 925, Denver, Colorado 80202
Telephone: (800) 886-7675