Insurance License Renewal in Colorado (2026)

Insurance license renewal in Colorado is handled by the Colorado Division of Insurance (Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA), which requires Insurance Producer (Agent)s 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 Insurance renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Resident producer licenses renew biennially (every two years) tied to the license "continuation/expiration date." The renewal window opens 90 days before the expiration date and closes on the expiration date; NIPR cannot process a renewal once the license is expired or inactive (a new initial application is then required). Widely reported as keyed to the licensee's birth month, but that specific basis was not confirmed on a primary DOI page during this research.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$27.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	Pearson VUE (CE administrator); license renewals processed via NIPR or Sircon/Vertafore
Governing body	Colorado Division of Insurance (Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA)

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Colorado Division of Insurance (Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA). automated research workflow (official colorado Department of Insurance), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Insurances in Colorado

Per Regulation 1-2-4, every resident producer must complete 24 credit hours of approved CE biennially after the initial renewal: at least 18 hours in courses for the license type held, and at least 3 hours in ethics. Producers licensed for property or personal lines must complete 3 of those hours on homeowner's insurance coverage. A course cannot be repeated for credit within a 2-year period (except statutory-update courses); up to 12 carryover hours earned in the 120 days before the continuation date may apply to the next cycle. CE records are administered/tracked by Pearson VUE.

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How to renew your Insurance license in Colorado

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Colorado Division of Insurance (Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA) portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in Pearson VUE (CE administrator); license renewals processed via NIPR or Sircon/Vertafore.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Board is the Colorado Division of Insurance under DORA. Renewal fee is $27 per line of authority for a Resident Producer covering all LOAs except Surplus Lines; the Surplus Lines LOA renewal is $134 (Resident Public Adjuster $27). Fees shown are state fees only and exclude NIPR/Sircon transaction fees. No published flat late fee was found; instead, licenses cannot be late-renewed through NIPR — an expired/inactive license requires a new initial application, though Colorado law allows reinstatement without retaking prelicensing/exam if done within one year of termination. CE administrator and licensing contact is Pearson VUE (Aurora, CO).

Insurance license renewal in Colorado: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Insurance license in Colorado?

Colorado Insurance licenses renew every 24 months. Resident producer licenses renew biennially (every two years) tied to the license "continuation/expiration date." The renewal window opens 90 days before the expiration date and closes on the expiration date; NIPR cannot process a renewal once the license is expired or inactive (a new initial application is then required). Widely reported as keyed to the licensee's birth month, but that specific basis was not confirmed on a primary DOI page during this research.

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

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. Per Regulation 1-2-4, every resident producer must complete 24 credit hours of approved CE biennially after the initial renewal: at least 18 hours in courses for the license type held, and at least 3 hours in ethics. Producers licensed for property or personal lines must complete 3 of those hours on homeowner's insurance coverage. A course cannot be repeated for credit within a 2-year period (except statutory-update courses); up to 12 carryover hours earned in the 120 days before the continuation date may apply to the next cycle. CE records are administered/tracked by Pearson VUE. Confirm the current requirement with the Colorado Division of Insurance (Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA).

Can I renew my Colorado Insurance license online?

Yes — Colorado offers online renewal through the Colorado Division of Insurance (Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Colorado Insurance license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Colorado Division of Insurance (Department of Regulatory Agencies / DORA) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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