Colorado Architect FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about Colorado architect licensing and continuing education
Colorado Architect Renewal
Continuing Education Deadline: December 31st, annually
License Renewal Deadline: October 31st of odd-numbered years
State Required Continuing Education: 12 hrs in HSW subjects
AIA Membership Continuing Education: 18 hrs annually, including 12 HSW
Renewing Your License:
How do I renew my Colorado architect license?
Visit the state board website and complete the online renewal form.
What are the Colorado continuing education requirements for architects?
Colorado architects must complete a minimum of 12 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) during each calendar year, for a total of 24 CEH each license cycle. All hours must be in HSW subjects.
I have extra Colorado architect continuing education hours, can I apply them to the next renewal cycle?
No, excess CEHs may not be credited to a future license renewal.
Who notifies Colorado of my completed architect continuing education?
Colorado requires you submit an attestation to having completed the required continuing education hours with your renewal application, no other submission is required unless in the event you are audited by the state.
Architects Training Institute will maintain your records for 6 years at no extra charge.
Do I need to complete continuing education requirements for my AIA membership?
Yes, as an Architect member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), 18 learning unit hours are required per calendar-year for membership renewal. Of these 18 hours, at least 12 hours must be in subjects designated as Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW).
Are AIA approved classes accepted to renew my Colorado architect license?
Yes, as long as the hours are HSW subjects.
State Contact Info:
State Board of Licensure for Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 894-7800
Fax: (303) 894-2310
dora_AESboard@state.co.us
https://dpo.colorado.gov/AES
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