How to renew your real estate license in Colorado
Colorado real estate broker licenses must be renewed every three years through the Colorado Division of Real Estate. To renew an active license, brokers must complete continuing education requirements, submit a renewal application online, and pay the required renewal fee before the license expiration date.
Colorado real estate license renewal steps
Colorado real estate broker licenses renew every three years. The current renewal cycle expires December 31, 2027. Renew your license before the expiration date to avoid interruptions to your ability to practice real estate in Colorado.
Step 1
Complete your continuing education requirements
Before renewing your license, complete all required continuing education.
Colorado broker continuing education requirements: 24 hours
The mandatory portion of Colorado continuing education consists of three separate 4-hour Annual Commission Update (ACU) courses completed during the three-year license cycle.
Colorado brokers must also complete Commission-approved elective continuing education. Elective topics may include:
- Ethics and professional standards
- Generational homebuyer trends
- Green and sustainable housing
- Buyer representation
- Fair housing
- Real estate technology
- Contract and transaction management
Important continuing education reminders:
- Annual Commission Update courses are mandatory each year of the renewal cycle
- Missed ACU courses generally cannot be made up after that course year expires
- Continuing education must be completed before December 31 of the renewal year
- Continuing education completed after December 31 applies toward the next renewal cycle, not the expired cycle
- Online continuing education is fully permitted in Colorado
- Continuing education certificates should be retained for a minimum of four years
Step 2
Access the Colorado online licensing portal
Colorado real estate license renewals are completed online through the Division of Real Estate licensing portal.
To renew online:
- Log into your online licensing account
- Select “Online Services”
- Select “Renew/Reinstate Your License”
- Verify your continuing education completion
- Review your license information carefully
Step 3
Submit your renewal application and pay your renewal fee
Colorado renewal fees may vary by renewal cycle and license type. Current fees are listed in the online licensing portal at the time of renewal.
After submitting payment:
- Save your payment confirmation and receipt
- Verify your updated expiration date within the online portal
- Download and save your updated license information for your records
Allow approximately 24–48 hours for updated license information to appear in the system.
Quick renewal facts
Here are a few additional renewal details to keep in mind before submitting your application.
- Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
- Current renewal cycle expiration: December 31, 2027
- Renewal submission grace window: Through January 31 following December 31 expiration
- Continuing education requirement: 24 hours
- Mandatory ACU courses required: 3 × 4-hour Annual Commission Update courses (one per year)
- Online continuing education allowed: Yes
- Renewal method: Online through the Colorado licensing portal
- CE completion grace period: None — CE must be completed by December 31
- Newly licensed broker CE requirement: None during initial licensure period
Continue growing beyond renewal requirements
A Colibri Real Estate CE Membership gives you access to continuing education, career development resources, and professional growth opportunities designed to support you beyond your next renewal.
Depending on your membership level, benefits may include:
- Unlimited access to state-approved continuing education courses in Colorado
- Learning Snacks with short trainings, templates, checklists, and business resources
- Discounts on certifications like Certified Negotiation Expert, Certified Buyer Agent Expert, and Real Estate AI Specialist (Included FREE in a Pro or Premier package)
- AI MasterTracks training focused on using AI for lead generation, client communication, marketing workflows, and repeat business strategies
Whether you’re focused on staying compliant, building expertise, or growing your business, a Colibri Real Estate CE Membership helps you continue building momentum throughout your real estate career.
Are you licensed in multiple states? Multi-state membership options are available!
Colibri Real Estate also offers CE packages and individual courses for Colorado real estate professionals.
FAQs
Annual Commission Update courses are mandatory Colorado continuing education courses required during each license cycle.
Colorado brokers must complete three separate 4-hour ACU courses during each three-year renewal cycle.
Yes. Colorado real estate licenses are renewed online through the Division of Real Estate licensing portal.
Colorado allows renewal submission through January 31 following the December 31 expiration date without additional penalty fees.
However, continuing education requirements must still be completed before December 31.
Yes, depending on how long the license has been expired and whether all continuing education requirements have been satisfied.
Additional reinstatement or reactivation requirements may apply.
If a Colorado license has been inactive longer than three years (36 months), the licensee must complete either:
– The state portion of the Colorado Broker Examination, or
– 48 hours in Colorado Contracts & Regulations and 24 hours in Real Estate Closings (72 total hours)
No. Newly licensed Colorado brokers are not required to complete continuing education during the initial licensure period, which expires on December 31 of the year the license was issued.
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 they are meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.