Checklist for Applicants Seeking to
Renew a Colorado Professional License
This page lists all required information you need to assemble before you begin the online application.
Important: This checklist is for applicants who already hold an active (or expired) Colorado professional license and would like to renew it. You may apply to renew your license anytime within 6 months of expiration, but no sooner. If you don't already hold a Colorado professional license, this is the wrong checklist. Instead, close this window and choose the checklist that is right for your needs.
If you have additional questions regarding the renewal of your professional license, including types of acceptable renewal credit and renewing expired licenses, click here.
For information about the fee for this application or the time period this license will be valid, click here.
Plan ahead: In some
cases you may need to request transcripts or other documentation from third parties to complete the online application.
Allow yourself plenty of time to obtain these documents before your application is due.
Please note that you will need electronic copies of all documentation listed below so you can upload them to CDE as you complete your online
application.
For information about scanning documents using a smartphone, tablet, or standard desktop scanner, click here.
Send fingerprint card to CBI.
Note: You only have to be fingerprinted one time for CDE. If you have already submitted your fingerprints with a previous application, you can skip this step.
Name changes only: Obtain a copy of
marriage license, divorce decree, or other legal documentation.
To learn more about the name change process, click here.
If applicable, obtain supporting documentation related to past criminal history, disciplinary actions, or any issues related to licensure or employment.
To view details on self-disclosure requirements and documentation requirements, click here.
Document employment history for the past 5 years.
Include employer/business name, dates of employment, reason for leaving, work addresses, supervisor names, and contact information.
Include teaching experience from more than 5 years ago, if you have it.
Obtain proof of completion of 6 semester hours or 90 clock hours of renewal credit.
Note that 1 semester hour = 15 clock hours.
Your credits must not be more than 5 years old.
Complete the Summary Report of Professional Activities Form.
