Colorado Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for Colorado
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 168 hours of qualifying education from a nationally accredited college/university or Colorado-approved school. Licensed attorneys only need 12 hours.
Required Courses (168 hours total):
- • Colorado Real Estate Broker Qualifying Education (168 hours)
Education must be completed before taking the state exam.
State Examination
Exam Name
Colorado Real Estate Broker Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
National portion (80 questions) + State portion (74 questions)
Passing Score
75% on national (60/80), 71.5% on state (53/74)
Exam Fee
$45
Retake Policy: Retake fee is $42.50 per attempt. Exam results valid for 1 year.
Background Check
Type: CBI fingerprint background check through approved CABS vendor
Cost: $45
Sponsoring Broker
Application must be signed by an employing broker
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $45 |
| Application Fee | $485 |
| Fingerprinting | $45 |
| Total Fees | $575 |
Does not include pre-licensing course costs ($375-$1,200) or required E&O insurance ($188+/year).
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years
Renewal Fee
$161
CE Required
24 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
24 credit hours over 3 years, including 12 hours from three 4-hour Annual Commission Update Courses
License Reciprocity
Colorado does not have reciprocity agreements. Out-of-state licensees must meet all Colorado requirements.
Colorado Division of Real Estate
- Official Website
- (303) 894-2166
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Colorado only issues broker licenses (no salesperson designation). All licensees are brokers from initial licensing.
- • 0 years experience required
- • 0 additional education hours
Last verified: 2026-01-12