Colorado Nursing Applications and Forms
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO 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:
- Registered Nurse - Initial License by Examination or Endorsement Method
- Registered Nurse - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Registered Nurse - 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:
- Registered Nurse - Reactivate Inactive License
- Registered Nurse - Change Status to Inactive
- Registered Nurse - Change Status to Volunteer
- Registered Nurse - Original (Non-NURSYS Participating States) Verification
- Registered Nurse - Competency to Practice Form
- Registered Nurse - Declaration of Primary State of Residence
- Registered Nurse - Special or Student Permit Application
- Fingerprinting & Background Check Information
- Test Accommodation Request Form
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO 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 Practical Nurse - Initial License by Examination or Endorsement Method
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 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:
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Reactivate Inactive License
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Change Status to Inactive
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Change Status to Volunteer
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Original (Non-NURSYS Participating States) Verification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Competency to Practice Form
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Declaration of Primary State of Residence
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Special or Student Permit Application
- Fingerprinting & Background Check Information
- Test Accommodation Request Form
Advanced Practice Registration
Advanced Practice Registration Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO 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:
- Advanced Practice Registration - Initial License by Original Method
- Advanced Practice Registration - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Advanced Practice Registration - 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:
Prescriptive Authority
Prescriptive Authority Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO 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:
- Prescriptive Authority - Initial License by Original or Endorsement Method
- Prescriptive Authority - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Prescriptive Authority - 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:
Psychiatric Technician (Developmentally Disabled and Mentally Ill)
Psychiatric Technician Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO 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:
- Psychiatric Technician - Initial License by Examination or Endorsement Method
- Psychiatric Technician - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Psychiatric Technician - 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 Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aide Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The State Board of Nursing has authorized Credentia, to process its applications for Initial Licensure by Examination Method. Instructions on how to register and complete the NNAAP Nurse Aide Exam and apply for a Certified Nurse Aide by Examination are available on the Credentia system:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO 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 Nurse Aide - Initial License by Endorsement Method
- Certified Nurse Aide - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Certified Nurse Aide - 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:
Medication Aide Authority
Medication Aide Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO 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:
- Medication Aide Authority - Initial License by Examination Method
- Medication Aide Authority - Reinstatement of an Expired license
- Medication Aide Authority - 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 Midwife
Certified Midwife Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO 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:
NOTICE: Certified Midwives are not available for application at the current time. The Division is awaiting FBI approval of required background checks. As soon as that approval is received applications will be available. The below information is for preparation purposes only pending approval.
- Certified Midwife - Initial License by Original or Endorsement Method
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 Midwife Prescriptive Authority
Certified Midwife Prescriptive Authority Applications, Instructions and Forms:
The following applications are available by logging on to the DPO 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:
NOTICE: Certified Midwife Prescriptive Authority is not available for application at the current time. The Division is awaiting FBI approval of required background checks. As soon as that approval is received applications will be available. The below information is for preparation purposes only pending approval.
- Certified Midwife Prescriptive Authority - Initial License by Original or Endorsement Method
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:
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 Registered Nurse licenses expire on September 30 of odd or even-numbered years and are dependent upon the issuance date.
- All Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) and Prescriptive Authority (RXN) authorities expire on September 30 of odd or even-numbered years mirroring the expiration date of the Registered Nurse License. These must be renewed independently along with the RN license.
- C-APN and C-RXN authorities expire on September 30 of odd or even-numbered years and are dependent upon the issuance date and can only be renewed if the Compact RN is active with multistate privileges.
- All Practical Nurse licenses expire on August 31 of even-numbered years.
- All Certified Nurse Aides expire on January 31 of odd-numbered years.