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- Dept Head: Russ Hovland
- 281 N College
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Contractor Licensing
This page contains information about the City of Fort Collins General Contractor, Specialized Trade Contractor and Exempt Worker licensing application process. If you have questions or need further assistance, contact the Fort Collins Contractor Licensing Department at 970-224-6165 or via email at Y29udHJhY3Rvcl9saWNlbnNpbmdAZmNnb3YuY29t.
New License or Registration
***Notice - incomplete application packets will not be accepted. Please call or email with any questions.
Step 1 - Gather documentation - General Contractor Application Packet
Step 2 - Complete application - Please sign and date
Step 3 - Attach copy of driver's license
Step 4 - Complete Employee Affidavit - Must be notarized
Step 5 - Complete Immigration Affidavit - Please sign and date
Step 6 - Supply copy of City of Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax certificate - Apply for new Sales Tax license
Step 7 - Supply copy of ICC National Standard Exam certificate - Exam requirements
Step 8 - Supply copy of your general liability insurance (Please list the City of Fort Collins as cert. holder) and worker's compensation certificate
Step 9 - Complete 3 project verification's - Include permit and final passing inspection or CO
Step 10 - Pay application fee of $75.00 - This is non-refundable - Can be called in to 970-416-2740
***Notice - incomplete application packets will not be accepted. Please call or email with any questions.
Step 1 - Gather documentation - Specialized Trade Application Packet
Step 2 - Complete application - Please sign and date
Step 3 - Attach copy of driver's license
Step 4 - Complete Employee Affidavit - Must be notarized
Step 5 - Complete Immigration Affidavit - Please sign and date
Step 6 - Supply copy of City of Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax certificate - Apply for new Sales Tax license
Step 7 - Supply copy of ICC National Standard Exam certificate - Exam requirements
Step 8 - Supply copy of your general liability insurance (with the City of Fort Collins listed as cert. holder) and worker's compensation certificate
Step 9 - Complete 3 project verification's (one must be at least 2 years old or older) - Include permit and final passing inspection or CO
Step 10 - Pay application of $75.00 - This is non-refundable - Can be called in to 970-416-2740
***Notice - incomplete application packets will not be accepted. Please call or email with any questions.
Step 1 - Gather documentation - ME / MP Registration Application
Step 2 - Complete registration form- Please sign and date
Step 3 - Attach copies of current Master Electrician or Master Plumber license and active State of Colorado Contractor's card
Step 4 - Attach copy of driver's license
Step 5 - Complete Immigration Affidavit - please sign and date
Step 6 - Supply copy of City of Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax certificate
Step 7 - Supply copy of your General Liability Insurance (with the City of Fort Collins listed as cert. holder)
Step 8 - Plumber's only - pay $200 biennial registration fee- can be called in to 970-416-2740
***Notice - incomplete registration packets will not be accepted. Please call or email with any questions.
Step 1 - Gather documentation - (Updates in process, please check back)
Step 2 - Complete registration form- Please sign and date
Step 3 - Attach copy of driver's license
Step 4 - Complete Immigration Affidavit - Please sign and date
Step 4 - Supply copy of City of Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax certificate, if applicable - Apply for new Sales Tax license
Step 6 - Supply copy of your general liability insurance (Please list the City of Fort Collins as cert. holder) and worker's compensation
Step 7 - Pay biennial registration fee of $200.00 - This is non-refundable - Can be called in to 970-416-2740
Renewals
***Notice - incomplete renewal packets will not be accepted. Please call or email with any questions.
Step 1 - Gather documentation - General Contractor Renewal Packet
Step 2 - Complete application - Please sign and date
Step 3 - Attach copy of driver's license
Step 4 - Complete Employee Affidavit - Must be notarized
Step 5 - Complete Immigration Affidavit - Please sign and date
Step 6 - Supply copy of City of Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax Certificate
Step 7 - Supply copy of your general liability insurance (Please list the City of Fort Collins as cert. holder) and worker's compensation
Step 8 - Pay biennial renewal fee - Can be called in to 970-416-2740
***Notice - incomplete application packets will not be accepted. Please call or email with any questions.
Step 1 - Gather documentation - Specialized Trade Renewal Packet
Step 2 - Complete application - Please sign and date
Step 3 - Attach copy of driver's license
Step 4 - Complete Employee Affidavit - must be notarized
Step 5 - Complete Immigration Affidavit - Please sign and date
Step 6 - Supply copy of City of Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax certificate
Step 7 - Supply copy of your general liability insurance (Please list the City of Fort Collins as cert. holder) and worker's compensation
Step 8 - Pay biennial renewal fee - Can be called in to 970-416-2740
***Notice - incomplete registration packets will not be accepted. Please call or email with any questions.
Step 1 - Gather documentation - ME / MP Renewal Packet
Step 2 - Complete registration form- Please sign and date
Step 3 - Attach copy of current Master Electrician or Master Plumber license and active State of Colorado Contractor's card
Step 4 - Attach copy of driver's license
Step 5 - Complete Immigration Affidavit - Please sign and date
Step 6 - Supply copy of City of Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax certificate
Step 7 - Supply copy of your general liability insurance (with the City of Fort Collins listed as cert. holder)
Step 8 - Plumber's only - Pay $200 biennial registration fee- Can be called in to 970-416-2740
***Notice - incomplete application packets will not be accepted. Please call or email with any questions.
Step 1 - Gather documentation - (In process, please check back)
Step 2 - Complete registration form- Please sign and date
Step 3 - Attach copy of driver's license
Step 5 - Complete Immigration Affidavit - Please sign and date
Step 6 - Supply copy of City of Fort Collins Sales and Use Tax certificate, if applicable
Step 7 - Supply copy of your general liability insurance (Please list the City of Fort Collins as cert. holder) and worker's compensation
Step 8 - Pay biennial renewal fee of $200 - Can be called in to 970-416-2740
Licensing Information and FAQ's
- General Information
- Licensing Exemptions
- Fire Alarm Systems Specialized Trade Contractor
- Electrician and Plumber Registration
- Class Descriptions and Qualifications for General Contractors
- Descriptions and Qualifications for Specialized Trade Contractors
- Exam Requirements
- Experience Documentation
- Employees and Exempt Specialized Trade Subcontractors
- Fees, Insurance and Sales Tax Requirements
- License Term, Renewals, Changes and Expiration
- Appeals to the Building Review Board
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Forms (PDF format)