Architect licensing

Colorado Architect license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

Colorado architect licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 24 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $300 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
24 / cycle
HSW hours
24 of total
Approximate fee
$300

CE and HSW requirements for architects in Colorado

Colorado requires 24 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 24 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

Colorado does not allow CE hours to carry over between cycles.

12 HSW hours per calendar year (24 per biennium). Renews Oct 31 odd years. No carryover. Fee approximate.

How to renew your Colorado architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Colorado architect licenses renew every two years (biennial). Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 24 CE hours for this cycle, including 24 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $300. Renew through the Colorado board portal and save your receipt.

  4. 4
    Save your updated license

    Once renewed, save your updated certificate. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

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Colorado architect renewal FAQ

How often does a Colorado architect license need to be renewed?+

Colorado architect licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does Colorado require for architect renewal?+

Colorado requires 24 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 24 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

How much does it cost to renew a Colorado architect license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $300 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the Colorado board portal.

Does Colorado require HSW hours for architects?+

Yes. Of the 24 CE hours, 24 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does Colorado allow architect CE carryover?+

No. Colorado does not allow architect CE hours to carry over between renewal cycles.

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