Contractor Licensing & Renewal Process

A license or registration certificate is required to obtain building permits to do work within the city limits of Littleton; effective July 1, 1985. See City code 3-16-1.

Contractor license renewals are required to be accompanied by the same documentation as new licenses. Click on the 'Form' tab below for applications and requirements. 

PLEASE NOTE   Contractors registering for the first time with the city are required to email a complete contractor's license package to the Building and Code Compliance Division for processing. 

Processing time may take up to 3 business days.  Applications are processed in the order they are received. Applicant will be contacted via phone or email to provide payment information once the application is processed and approved. 

 

First Time

Step 1.Who is required to obtain a license or registration certificate?

Any person who is responsible for any work that requires a permit is required to obtain a license.

Public Utility Companies and Homeowners working on their personal residences are not required to obtain these licenses or registrations.

Step 2.Determine Type of License Needed

  • Reciprocal License: Denver Supervisors, Aurora Supervisors, Colorado Springs, Park County, Pueblo, Pikes Peak, Thornton, Wheat Ridge, Fort Collins, and Longmont
  • Mobile Home Contractor License
  • Electrical License or Plumbing License

Step 3. What are the requirements?

  • A license examination is required for Class A, Class B, Class C, HVAC and roofing. Must show proof of a current supervisory and/or company license from a municipality in which a test was taken and passed or the International Code Council (ICC) Exam Report. To register to take the ICC exam, call Pearson VUE at 1-877-234-6082 or visit the ICC web site. To register online, visit the Pearson VUE web site.
  • Proof of successful completion of required ICC testing or possession of an active equivalent license from an approved jurisdiction is required.  
  • For Electrical or Plumbing License: Proof of active State of Colorado Master’s/Journeyman’s license and State of Colorado Contractor’s License is required. Must match current DORA record. 
  • For Mobile Home Contractor License: State Certificate is required
  • Contractor's Affidavit
  • General Liability and Workmen's Comp Requirements/Insurance Requirements
    • Proof of Commercial General Liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 single occurrence for Class A & B, for all others $300,000 single occurrence, must be provided.
    • Commercial General Liability and Workmen’s Compensation Insurance must reflect name of company being licensed.
    • A current Commercial General Liability insurance listing the City of Littleton as Certificate Holder is required for all licenses.
    • A current Certificate of Workmen’s Compensation insurance listing the City of Littleton as Certificate Holder is required for all corporations and limited liability corporations.

                        Certificate Holder:

                        City of Littleton
                        2255 W Berry Ave   
                        Littleton, CO  80120

Step 4.Complete License Package

Contractors registering for the first time with the city are required to email a complete contractor's license package to the Building and Code Compliance Division for processing. Application documents may be found under Related Forms on this webpage.

Step 5.Payment

  • Payment will be made by credit card.  Applicant will be contacted via phone or email to provide payment information once the application is processed and approved. 

Renewal

Step 1.Who is required to obtain a license or registration certificate?

Any person who is responsible for any work that requires a permit is required to obtain a license.

Public Utility Companies and Homeowners working on their personal residences are not required to obtain these licenses or registrations.

Step 2.Determine Type of License Needed

  • Reciprocal License: Denver Supervisors, Aurora Supervisors, Colorado Springs, Park County, Pueblo, Pikes Peak, Thornton, Wheat Ridge, Fort Collins, and Longmont
  • Mobile Home Contractor License
  • Electrical License or Plumbing License

Step 3. What are the requirements?

  • A license examination is required for Class A, Class B, Class C, HVAC and roofing. Must show proof of a current supervisory and/or company license from a municipality in which a test was taken and passed or the International Code Council (ICC) Exam Report. To register to take the ICC exam, call Pearson VUE at 1-877-234-6082 or visit the ICC web site. To register online, visit the Pearson VUE web site.
  • Proof of successful completion of required ICC testing or possession of an active equivalent license from an approved jurisdiction is required.  
  • For Electrical or Plumbing License: Proof of active State of Colorado Master’s/Journeyman’s license and State of Colorado Contractor’s License is required. Must match current DORA record. 
  • For Mobile Home Contractor License: State Certificate is required
  • Contractor's Affidavit
  • General Liability and Workmen's Comp Requirements/Insurance Requirements
    • Proof of Commercial General Liability insurance in the amount of $500,000 single occurrence for Class A & B, for all others $300,000 single occurrence, must be provided.
    • Commercial General Liability and Workmen’s Compensation Insurance must reflect name of company being licensed.
    • A current Commercial General Liability insurance listing the City of Littleton as Certificate Holder is required for all licenses.
    • A current Certificate of Workmen’s Compensation insurance listing the City of Littleton as Certificate Holder is required for all corporations and limited liability corporations.

                        Certificate Holder:

                        City of Littleton
                        2255 W Berry Ave   
                        Littleton, CO  80120

Step 4.Upload a complete licensing renewal packet to the eTRAKiT portal

  • Do not include special characters in the file name.

     

Step 5.Payment

  • Payment will be made by credit card.  Applicant will be contacted via phone or email to provide payment information once the application is processed and approved. 

 

 

 

Form

Contractor's License Application and Requirements(PDF, 909KB)

 

Affidavit(PDF, 38KB)

 

Class A, B, C Reciprocal License Info Sheet(PDF, 185KB)

 

Roofing, Mechanical, Mobile Home Reciprocal Info Sheet(PDF, 190KB)

 

General Liability and Workmen's Comp Info Sheet(PDF, 345KB)

 

 

 

After approval, and before the issuance of a license or Registration Certificate, and every year thereafter before or on the anniversary date of issuance, the applicant shall pay a renewal fee to the Building Division over the phone or through the eTRAKiT portal by an e-check or a credit card. 

Responsibilities of a license or certificate holder

Please be aware that construction activities can only be done between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. This will be strictly enforced by the city.

All licensees and Registration Certificate holders shall be responsible for performing the work under the provisions as listed and including, but not limited to, the following items:

  • To provide minimum safety measures and equipment to protect workmen and the public;
  • To have in their possession, at all times, the license(s) or Registration Certificate(s) for work they are performing;
  • To present the license(s) or Registration Certificate(s) when requested by the Division or any peace officer;
  • In the case of a Registration Certificate holder to employ an appropriate qualified supervisor as required by the State of Colorado.
  • To obtain permits when required;
  • To faithfully construct, without departure from the drawings and specification filed and approved by the Division and permit issued for same, unless any such departure is previously approved by the Division in writing.
  • To obtain inspection services when required by this Code or any Model Codes adopted herein;
  • To obey any order or notice issued under the authority of this Code or any Model Codes adopted herein;
  • To pay any fees assessed under the authority of this Code or any Model Codes adopted herein; and
  • To provide toilet facilities prior to and during construction or demolition.

 

The suspension and revocation of certificates and licenses

The City of Littleton holds the right to suspend or revoke a license or Registration Certificate when the licensee or Registration Certificate holder commits one or more of the following:

  • Fails to comply with any of his responsibilities as outlined in this chapter;
  • Knowingly conspires with a person to permit his license or registration certificate to be used by another person;
  • Acts in any capacity with persons to evade any of the provisions of Chapter 16, Title 3 of the Littleton City Code;
  • Violates any provisions of the Model Codes as may be in effect pursuant to this Code;
  • Fails to obtain required building permits;
  • Fails to request inspections as required by any Model Code as may be in effect pursuant to this Code;
  • Fails to observe stop work and/or correction notices;
  • Knowingly, willfully, or repeatedly issues checks for payment of building permits and fees which are dishonored for any reason;
  • Conviction of any felony;
  • Fraud in taking the test;
  • Misrepresentation on the application; or
  • Fails to complete work without justification.

 

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals has been established to hear matters concerning suspension and revocation of licenses. The board hears appeals of code interpretation or alternate methods or materials.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Us

Phone

303-795-3751

Email

buildingpermits@littletongov.org

Location

Building Permit Center
2255 W Berry Avenue
80120
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