Apply or Renew a Contractor License

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Important Maintenance Notice – Temporary Service Interruption: Please be advised that scheduled maintenance will affect access to our services beginning: Thursday, August 7 at 6 p.m. We anticipate full service will be restored by: Monday, August 11 at 8 a.m. During this maintenance window, the Customer Self-Service (CSS) Portal will be unavailable, and users will be unable to submit new permit or plan applications. If you have any questions or require assistance during this time, please contact us at  energov@centennialco.gov. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

To build or renovate properties in the City of Centennial, contractors must be registered to verify their certification. Contractor registration protects homeowners and the city from legal liability. It also insures the structural integrity of our buildings.

Online

Step 1.Create an Account

First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.

Please have the following required documents ready to upload:

  • Your business's General Liability certificate of insurance with the City of Centennial as the certificate holder
  • Your business's Workers' Compensation certificate of insurance with the City of Centennial as the certificate holder, or a City of Centennial Workers' Compensation Waiver(PDF, 230KB)
  • Testing credentials if necessary

Step 2.Select Professional License Type

  • Login to the self service portal
  • Select the type of license you want

Apply online Services will be unavailable from August 7 at 6 p.m. until August 11 at 8 a.m.

 

Step 3.Submit Your Application

It takes up to one business day to process your application.

Once your application is submitted a contractor's license number will be assigned.

Step 4.Payment Information

You will receive an email when the invoice and fees are available.

Please log back into the Online Self Service Portal, scroll down to the "My Invoices" section and add to cart. We accept Visa and MasterCard with a 3% convenience fee and E-Checks with no convenience fee.

In Person

Step 1.Gather Required Documentation

  • Your business's General Liability certificate of insurance with the City of Centennial as the certificate holder
  • Your business's Worker's Compensation certificate of insurance with the City of Centennial as the certificate holder
  • Testing credentials if necessary 

Step 2.Come to Our Office

In person assistance available at our office:

Location: 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd. Centennial, CO 80112

Hours: Monday – Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Work stations are available to access the Online Permit Portal & complete your professional license application.

Step 3.Submit your application

It takes up to one business day to process your application.

Once your application is submitted you will be assigned a contractor license number.

Step 4.Pay Online

You will receive an email when the invoice and fees are available. 

Please log back into the Online Self Service Portal, scroll down to the "My Invoices" section and add to cart. We accept Visa and MasterCard with a 3% convenience fee and E-Checks with no convenience fee.

  • Provide ICC testing or current Denver or Aurora contractor licenses for: Class A, Class B, Class C, and HVAC.
  • Electrical and plumbing contractors must provide current DORA State and Master licenses.

Contact Us

Phone

303-754-3321

Email

buildingdivision@centennialco.gov

Location

Centennial Civic Center
13133 E. Arapahoe Rd.
80112
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Note

Permits are applied for online. Additional information can be found on the building page. If you need help, work stations are in the building division office for your use.

Classification and Fee Schedule

Contractor License Classification and Fee Schedule(PDF, 466KB)

Contractor License Insurance requirements

Insurance Requirements

Workers' Compensation Waiver

Centennial's Workers' Compensation Waiver(PDF, 230KB)

Other Information

24-Hour Citizen Response Center

303-325-8000

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