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AgenciesColorado Department of RevenueSecretary of State Business DivisionU.S.

Exam InformationArchitect Registration Exams (General)The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the practice of architecture. The ARE is the only examination prepared by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and has been adopted for use by all 55 U.S.

Shop Self-Inspection Sheets Available in 4 LanguagesThe Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure wants to ensure that shop registrants and licensees are taking stringent infection control measures to avert complaints regarding unsanitary conditions. A self-inspection sheet has been created, which is designed to help you adhere to infection control rules. The self-inspection sheet is now available in four languages.

New 2019 Legislation On May 16, 2019, Governor Jared Polis signed HB19-1290 Barber / Cos Foreign Equivalency. Effective August 2, 2019, applicants for a barber, cosmetologist, esthetician, hairstylist, and nail technician licenses by examination can substitute work experience obtained in a foreign country for the required contact hours, using a ratio of three months of experience for every one hundred contact hours.

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General Information on Continuing Education (CE) Q: Is Continuing Education required? A: Yes, law that became effective July 1, 2009 requires architects to complete CE in order to renew their Colorado architect licenses.

*Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors are not required CE to maintain or renew a license*ArchitectsLicensed architects are required to maintain continuing education to renew, reinstate, or reactivate a license.  CE requirements changed beginning the 11/01/2021 - 10/31/2023 renewal cycle. Please contact the Continuing Competency Helpdesk with any questions about previous requirements. The information below is applicable to the current and future renewal cycles.

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