Do you need a license to do electrical work in Colorado?
Yes. In Colorado, a journeyman electrician, master electrician or residential wireman needs a license from the Division of Professions and Occupations, and an electrical contractor must register with the State Electrical Board and be or employ a licensed master electrician. A person may do electrical work on their own property or residence without a license if the work is inspected, but rental property occupied or to be occupied by tenants remains subject to the licensing and inspection provisions, except for maintenance or repair of existing property. This is C.R.S. §§ 12-115-109, 12-115-110, 12-115-116, 12-20-102.
| What | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Electrician license | State electrician license + contractor registration |
Source
C.R.S. §§ 12-115-109, 12-115-110, 12-115-116, 12-20-102
Read the statute in the Colorado Revised Statutes (Colorado General Assembly): leg.colorado.gov.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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