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Program Information
Joyce J Young, Program Director
Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-2310
Email: dora_aesboard@state.co.us
Public Notice Information
There are currently no public notices available. Check back often for updates and review the program calendar for other public meetings.
Meeting Minutes
Continuing Education Requirements
All Architects and Professional Land Surveyors holding an Active license with DORA must regularly complete continuing education (CE) to practice with that license.
Architect: Architects must complete a minimum of 12 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) during EACH calendar year (January 1st - December 31st).
- Licenses expire October 31st in odd-numbered years; however, the reporting period for architects to complete their continuing education is based on calendar years.
- Architects who receive their initial license by exam, initial license by endorsement, or have their license reinstated/reactivated during the license period may have a different number of required hours. Please refer to the Board’s Continuing Education Rule Chart for specifics.
Professional Land Surveyor: Professional Land Surveyors must complete at least 30 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) during each 2-year reporting period.
- Licenses expire October 31st in odd-numbered years; however, the reporting period for professional land surveyors to complete their continuing education is based on calendar years.
- Professional land surveyors who received their initial license through the examination method during the current license period are not required to complete CE until after the first renewal of their license.
Professional Engineers are not required to complete CE to maintain or renew a license.
More comprehensive information is available the Colorado AES CE website.
Additional Program and Division Information
Regulation History and Board Member Information
Regulation History:
- 1909: The Architect Board is established.
- 1919: The State Board of Examiners (Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors) is established.
- 2005: The Architect Board is combined with the State Board of Examiners to create the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
To learn more about the Division History please review the Regulation Dates By Profession pamphlet.
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Legislative Updates
The Division of Professions and Occupations regulates more than 450,000 licensees, certificate holders and registrants. Each year, the General Assembly passes legislation directly impacting those populations. Many bills then require rulemaking or other policy updates by the Division or Boards in order to implement these changes. All relevant bills from the most recent legislative session have been combined onto a single webpage for easy access here. We encourage all licensees to read all bills directly impacting their profession(s). You may access the individual bills and summaries by visiting the link below:
Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations
On June 4, 2024, Governor Polis signed HB24-1004 Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations into law. Under this bill, if an applicant for a registration, certification, or license has a conviction for a crime, a regulator may only consider the applicant’s conviction for a three-year period beginning on the date of conviction or the end of incarceration, if the applicant has not been convicted of any other criminal offense during the three-year period. To learn more about this law and about how it may effect your application, please visit the Ex-Offenders Practice in Regulated Occupations information webpage.
Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)
The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) is a statewide program administered by the Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) that provides survivors of domestic violence, sexual offenses, and/or stalking with a legal substitute address for interacting with all state and local government agencies. To learn more about the ACP and how it can assist you in your licensure, please visit the Address Confidentiality Program information webpage.
Interested in Board Service?
Board services is an essential need for all Boards within the Division of Professions and Occupations. If you are interested in participating in Board Service or would like more information please complete the Board Service Interest Form and you will join the list of available contacts for substitute board positions.
You may also view the Benefits of Board Service video to learn more.