Colorado Real Estate License Requirements
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Colorado State Required Pre-licensing Hours: 168 hours
Colibri Real Estate Colorado Course Hours Offered: 168 hours
1. General Broker License Requirements in Colorado
The general requirements for real estate broker defined by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies-Real Estate Division are as follows:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
2. Broker License Education Requirements in Colorado
Below are credit hours required for the Colorado broker license course to qualify for your broker license
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Broker License Course Hours | 168 hours |
3. Additional Broker License Requirements in Colorado
If you meet the general requirements and have completed your required course credit hours, you will need to complete the following steps to get your broker license:
- Apply for the broker examination
- Submit fingerprints for a criminal background check
- Successfully pass the Colorado broker licensing exam with a score of 75% or higher
- Complete the Colorado Real Estate License application
Regulatory Notes:
Obtaining Certificate of Course Completion: Upon completion of the course, Colibri Real Estate will provide you an electronic certificate of completion in your account dashboard. You may need to submit your certificate of completion with your license request, please refer to your license application to determine if this is necessary. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time, therefore that will be the time reflected on your certificate.
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies – Real Estate Division
Website: https://dre.colorado.gov/
Phone: 303-894-2166 or 303-894-2185
Fax: 303-894-2683
Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 925, Denver, CO 80202
Colorado License Lookup Website
Colorado Broker License Renewal
1. General Colorado Broker License Renewal Information
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Broker License Renewal Cycle | 3 Years |
| Broker License Renewal Date | December 31st |
| Course Expiry Date | Course expiration dates vary but are generally 6 months after enrollment date. |
2. Real Estate Broker License Renewal Education Requirements in Colorado
Below are credit hours required for the Colorado broker CE course to qualify for your Broker license renewal.
| Course Type | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Total Course Hours | 24 hours |
| Mandatory Broker CE Course Hours | 12 hours |
| Elective Broker CE Course Hours | 12 hours |
Certificate: With few exceptions, online course completion certificates are available for download at course conclusion and posted directly to your student dashboard.
Online Limitations
Roster
Governing Agency
Good to Know
The information provided is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Colorado Division of Real Estate. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board’s site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state’s requirements.
Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It’s ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.