Barber License Renewal in Colorado (2026)

Barber license renewal in Colorado is handled by the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies), which requires Barbers to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Colorado Barber renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Barber licenses are biennial and all expire on March 31 of even-numbered years (the same fixed date regardless of when first issued). Renewal opens roughly 4-5 weeks before the expiration date. New licenses issued within 120 days of the upcoming expiration are bumped to the following cycle's expiration date.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies)

Go to the official Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies) renewal page →

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Continuing-education requirements for Barbers in Colorado

No continuing education is required for routine renewal of a barber license. Under the Board's rules (4 CCR 731-1, Section 1.5), CE is only triggered when reinstating an expired license: per secondary reporting, roughly 16 hours if expired more than 2 but less than 5 years, and 24 hours if expired 5+ years. The Office publishes an "Approved CE Information Sheet" listing acceptable barber CE topics (e.g., haircutting, shaving techniques, chemical/texture services, hair coloring, scalp care, sanitation/infection control, laws and rules) that applies in those reinstatement situations, not to standard renewal.

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How to renew your Barber license in Colorado

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies) portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: The barber program is administered under a combined Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure within Colorado's DORA/DPO; barbers, estheticians, hairstylists and nail technicians all share the March 31 even-year biennial expiration (cosmetologists differ, expiring April 30 annually). Renewal is done through the DPO Online Services portal (apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing). Exact renewal, late, and reinstatement fees are not published on any public official DPO page; they appear only inside the authenticated online renewal system and on the application forms, so fee fields are left null. Widely cited secondary figures (unverified on a .gov source) are a $40 biennial renewal fee, a $15 late fee, and $55 to reinstate an expired license.

Barber license renewal in Colorado: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Barber license in Colorado?

Colorado Barber licenses renew every 24 months. Barber licenses are biennial and all expire on March 31 of even-numbered years (the same fixed date regardless of when first issued). Renewal opens roughly 4-5 weeks before the expiration date. New licenses issued within 120 days of the upcoming expiration are bumped to the following cycle's expiration date.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Barber license in Colorado?

Colorado does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Barber license. No continuing education is required for routine renewal of a barber license. Under the Board's rules (4 CCR 731-1, Section 1.5), CE is only triggered when reinstating an expired license: per secondary reporting, roughly 16 hours if expired more than 2 but less than 5 years, and 24 hours if expired 5+ years. The Office publishes an "Approved CE Information Sheet" listing acceptable barber CE topics (e.g., haircutting, shaving techniques, chemical/texture services, hair coloring, scalp care, sanitation/infection control, laws and rules) that applies in those reinstatement situations, not to standard renewal. Confirm the current rule with the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies).

Can I renew my Colorado Barber license online?

Yes — Colorado offers online renewal through the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Colorado Barber license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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