Colorado Addiction Counselor Applications and Forms
Certified Addiction Technician (CAT/ACA) and Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS/ACC)
Certified Addiction Technician and Specialist Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the Division of Professions and Occupations Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:
- Certified Addiction Technician and Specialist - Initial License by Original or Endorsement Method
- Certified Addiction Technician and Specialist - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Certified Addiction Technician and Specialist - Renewal
The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:
- Certified Addiction Technician and Specialist - Reactivate Inactive Certification
- Certified Addiction Technician and Specialist - Change Status to Inactive
- Certified Addiction Technician and Specialist - Work Verification Form
- Model Mandatory Disclosure Statement
- Mental Health Credentials Chart
- Jurisprudence Examination Guide
Addiction Counselor Candidate (ADDC)
Addiction Counselor Candidate Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the Division of Professions and Occupations Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:
- Addiction Counselor Candidate - Initial by Original Method
- Addiction Counselor Candidate - Reinstatement of an Expired License
The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC/ACD)
Licensed Addiction Counselor Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the Division of Professions and Occupations Online Services system. There you can apply for an initial license, Reinstate an Expired license, Renew your license, update your contact information, review the progress of your application and much more. Instructions on how to create an account or sign in to an existing account are available on the system:
- Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC/ACD) - Initial by Examination or Endorsement Method
- Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC/ACD) - Reinstatement of an Expired License
The following applications and forms are available by downloading the document from the links below, completing the form and mailing it to the Division with the appropriate fee, if applicable. All fees and mailing instructions are available on the respective applications and forms:
Addiction Counselor Licensing Guide
Education Equivalency Review: DORA/DPO is no longer accepting/processing Education Equivalency Review packets for any of the Mental Health Professions. Colorado DORA/DPO has contracted with the Center for Credentialing &, Education (CCE) to do all education equivalency review/evaluations for LPC, MFT, PSY and Addiction Counselors. Visit the CCE website at www.cce-global.org.
Communication from the Division: The Division of Professions and Occupations primary communication is via email. Please be sure to include your current email address on your application to receive important information about your application status and process.
License Expiration Bump Period for New Applicants: All new applicants who are issued a license within 120 days of the upcoming renewal expiration date will be issued a license with the next expiration date.
License Renewal Information: All licenses, certificates and registrations must be renewed to continue practicing. View your expiration date by logging onto your DPO Online Services Account. Please note that renewals open approximately 4-5 weeks prior to the expiration date.
- All Addiction Counselor certifications and licenses expire on August 31 of odd-numbered years.
- All Addiction Counselor Candidate certifications and licenses expire on December 31, every 3 years.