License Renewal Reminders
The Division of Real Estate license renewal period starts November 1, 2023, and continues through December 31, 2023. Expired licensees may not conduct any business that requires licensure. If your license is inactive, you must still renew your license if you wish to maintain the inactive status and avoid reinstatement fees.
As a reminder, many E&O insurance policies expire on January 1, 2024. Please be sure to check your policy’s expiration date and renew your policy before it expires. A failure to renew your insurance policy could result in license inactivation and/or loss of prior acts coverage.
Program Specific Directions
Continuing Education Requirements
Real Estate Broker licensees who received their initial license in 2023, will not need to complete any CE prior to renewing on December 31, 2023.
New Brokers (license issued between 01/01/2023 and 10/31/2023)
During this initial licensure period, the newly licensed broker will not have any need to complete any continuing education.
Transition Period Brokers (Moving all Brokers to a 12/31 expiration date)
During the transition period, licensees may complete two (2) different versions of the Annual Commission Update (ACU) Course to satisfy the eight (8) hours of mandated education pursuant to section 12-10-213(1)(b), C.R.S. Example: if you renewed last in 2021 and now expire 12/31/2023, you would fall into the Transition Period and would most likely need to take only the 2022 and 2023 ACU.
Brokers must also complete an additional sixteen (16) hours of elective credit hours to meet the 24-hour total continuing education requirement during the transition period.
Three-Year License Cycle.
Twelve (12) of the 24 hours must be comprised of three (3) different versions of the four-hour (4) Annual Commission Update Course. For those renewing on 12/31/2023, that would be an ACU for 2021, 2022, and 2023. The remaining twelve (12) hours can be any combination of elective credit hours approved by the Commission.
Annual Commission Update (ACU)
Annual Commission Update courses are mandatory. Once the course year has passed, that version cannot be made up. In this case, you will need to investigate alternative ways to meet the continuing education requirements. The options include:
- Completing the 24-hour Broker Reactivation Course (permitted once every other license cycle).
- Completing and passing the State portion of the Colorado Broker's Exam.
- 48 Hours in Colorado Contracts & Regulations and 24 hours in Real Estate Closings (for a total of 72 hours).
Renewal Fee
Renewal fees may vary from year to year. To determine the renewal fee for your license, please log on to the Division’s licensing management website at the “Start Your License Renewal” link found below.
There is a 31-day grace period for renewal submission without incurring penalty fees. To avoid late fees, please renew your license prior to your renewal expiration date.
Please note that the grace period does not apply to the completion of the continuing education requirement. All continuing education must be completed on or before December 31st of the year of expiration. Any education completed after December 31st of the expiration date of your license will be counted towards your next license cycle.
Deadline Reminder
January 31, 2024, is the last day to renew your license. Failure to renew on or before this date will result in the expiration of your license.
Online License Management Renewal Steps and Login Instructions
Log in to your online license management account to start the renewal process.
- Select "Online Services" from the upper right-hand corner of the screen. From that menu, select "Renew/Reinstate Your License".
- Follow the prompts. Once payment has been submitted, print your receipt. A receipt will also be emailed to the address designated during the payment process. The Division will not provide payment receipts.
- Please allow 24 to 48 hours for your new license to generate in the online portal. You may confirm the update to your expiration date within your E-license account by selecting the "License Information" tab in the "Home" area of your account.
Start your License Renewal (Available on November 1st)
Password Retrieval (Lost Password)
- Select the "Forgot Password" link just under the "Log In" button in the Division's licensing portal.
- Enter your User ID and click "Next"
- Answer your security questions, then click "Next"
- Enter a new password.
Continuing Education Requirements
All Continuing Education requirements for renewing licensees must be completed and uploaded to NMLS by your education provider by December 31, 2023.
Mortgage Loan Originator Continuing Education
Renewal Fee
Renewal fees may vary from year to year. To determine the renewal fee for your license, please log on to the Division’s licensing management website at the “Start Part Two Of Your License Renewal” link found below.
Renewal in both the NMLS database and in Colorado's licensing database must be completed on or before December 31, 2023, to avoid penalty fees.
Deadline Reminders
December 31, 2023, is the deadline for the submission of both the NMLS and Colorado-specific renewal applications. Failure to renew in both systems will result in license expiration effective January 1, 2024.
February 29, 2024, is the last day to reinstate an expired license. Failure to reinstate in both systems by this date will result in license termination.
Two-Step Renewal Process
There is a two-step renewal process for all Colorado mortgage loan originators. Licensees must first complete the continuing education requirement before renewal will activate within NMLS.
The below steps are to be completed once your continuing education requirement has been met.
- Submit your renewal application in NMLS (Available on November 1st, 2023).
NMLS - Once your NMLS renewal application has been submitted you may submit your Colorado renewal application. (Available on November 1st, 2023)
Online License Management Renewal Steps and Login Instructions
Log in to your online license management account to start the renewal process.
- Select "Online Services" from the upper right-hand corner of the screen. From that menu, select "Renew/Reinstate Your License".
- Follow the prompts. Once payment has been submitted, print your receipt. A receipt will also be emailed to the address designated during the payment process. The Division will not provide payment receipts.
- Please allow 24 to 48 hours for your new license to generate in the online portal. You may confirm the update to your expiration date within your E-license account by selecting the "License Information" tab in the "Home" area of your account.
Start part two of your License Renewal (Available November 1st)
Password Retrieval (Lost Password)
- Select the "Forgot Password" link just under the "Log In" button in the Division's licensing portal.
- Enter your User ID and click "Next"
- Answer your security questions, then click "Next"
- Enter a new password.
7-Hour USPAP Audit Reminder
Active licensed and certified appraisers must first complete the 7-hour USPAP audit process before renewal is activated within their license account. Appraiser licensees will receive an email with detailed instructions for USPAP submission once the audit has been opened. This process will begin on October 1st, 2023.
If you have any questions about the audit process, please contact the Division by email at dora_dre_appraisals@state.co.us.
Continuing Education Requirements
All Continuing Education requirements for renewing licensees must be completed prior to the December 31, 2023 deadline.
Appraiser Continuing Education
Deadline Reminder
It is recommended that licensees complete their USPAP audit submission as soon as possible and no later than December 15, 2023, to allow sufficient time for processing and avoid a lapse in licensure.
Renewal applications received after December 15, 2023, and prior to January 31, 2024, may be subject to the following:
- An indication on the ASC's National Registry of Appraisers that the license has expired (the license will show inactive on the National Registry licensee search)
- An audit of all 28 hours of continuing education required during the license cycle
- Fines and makeup education for any licensee who is deficient in their continuing education
- Additional fees for license reinstatement if the CE certificate review moves beyond the January 31 renewal submission deadline
Renewal Fees
Renewal fees may vary from year to year. To determine the renewal fee for your license, please log on to the Division’s licensing management website at the “Start Your License Renewal” link found below.
Online License Management Renewal Steps and Login Instructions
Log in to your online license management account to start the renewal process.
- Select "Online Services" from the upper right-hand corner of the screen. From that menu, select "Renew/Reinstate Your License".
- Follow the prompts. Once payment has been submitted, print your receipt. A receipt will also be emailed to the address designated during the payment process. The Division will not provide payment receipts.
- Please allow 24 to 48 hours for your new license to generate in the online portal. You may confirm the update to your expiration date within your E-license account by selecting the "License Information" tab in the "Home" area of your account.
Start your License Renewal (Available November 1st if your USPAP audit submission has been approved)
Password Retrieval (Lost Password)
- Select the "Forgot Password" link just under the "Log In" button in the Division's licensing portal.
- Enter your User ID and click "Next"
- Answer your security questions, then click "Next"
- Enter a new password.
Appraisal Management Company Renewal Process and Panel Appraisers
Appraisal Management Company (AMC) renewals will be available beginning November 1, 2023 for licenses expiring on December 31, 2023. The renewal application will include the collection of data regarding an AMC's panel appraisers for the reporting period beginning November 1, 2022, and ending on October 31, 2023. All renewing AMCs will need to have this information available in order to complete the renewal application form.
Deadline Reminder
January 31, 2024, is the last day to renew your license. Failure to renew on or before this date will result in the expiration of your license. Please note that renewal submissions made after December 31st may result in your license showing inactive on the ASC's AMC registry.
Renewal Fee
Renewal fees may vary from year to year. To determine the renewal fee for your license, please log on to the Division’s licensing management website at the “Start Your License Renewal” link found below.
Online License Management Renewal Steps and Login Instructions
Log in to your online license management account to start the renewal process.
- Select "Online Services" from the upper right-hand corner of the screen. From that menu, select "Renew/Reinstate Your License".
- Follow the prompts. Once payment has been submitted, print your receipt. A receipt will also be emailed to the address designated during the payment process. The Division will not provide payment receipts.
- Please allow 24 to 48 hours for your new license to generate in the online portal. You may confirm the update to your expiration date within your E-license account by selecting the "License Information" tab in the "Home" area of your account.
Start Your License Renewal (Available November 1st)
Password Retrieval (Lost Password)
- Select the "Forgot Password" link just under the "Log In" button in the Division's licensing portal.
- Enter your User ID and click "Next"
- Answer your security questions, then click "Next"
- Enter a new password.
Subdivision Developer Renewal Process
Subdivision Developer renewals will be available beginning November 1, 2023, for licenses expiring on December 31, 2023.
Deadline Reminder
December 31, 2023, is the last day to renew your license. Failure to renew on or before this date will result in the termination of your license, and Subdivision Developers may not market in the State of Colorado if the renewal process is not completed.
Renewal Fee
Renewal fees may vary from year to year. To determine the renewal fee for your license, please log on to the Division’s licensing management website at the “Start Your License Renewal” link found below.
Online License Management Renewal Steps and Login Instructions
Log in to your online license management account to start the renewal process.
- Select "Online Services" from the upper right-hand corner of the screen. From that menu, select "Renew/Reinstate Your License".
- Follow the prompts. Once payment has been submitted, print your receipt. A receipt will also be emailed to the address designated during the payment process. The Division will not provide payment receipts.
- Please allow 24 to 48 hours for your new license to generate in the online portal. You may confirm the update to your expiration date within your E-license account by selecting the "License Information" tab in the "Home" area of your account.
Start Your License Renewal (Available November 1st)
Password Retrieval (Lost Password)
- Select the "Forgot Password" link just under the "Log In" button in the Division's licensing portal.
- Enter your User ID and click "Next"
- Answer your security questions, then click "Next"
- Enter a new password.