Colorado Broker License
Colorado Real Estate License Requirements (2026)
Exactly what the Colorado Division of Real Estate (DORA) requires to become a licensed broker — education, background check, exam, and application.
Quick Answer
What do you need to get a Colorado real estate license?
To become a Colorado real estate broker you must be 18+, complete 168 hours of DORA-approved pre-license education, complete a fingerprint background check, pass the PSI state exam (national 75%, state ~71.6%), and submit your application to the Colorado Division of Real Estate.
Last updated: June 30, 2026
The Colorado license requirements at a glance
Here is every requirement the Colorado Division of Real Estate (DORA) sets for a first-time broker license.
| Requirement | What Colorado requires |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years old |
| License type | Broker |
| Pre-license education | 168-hour DORA-approved course |
| Background check | Fingerprint-based CBI/FBI background check |
| State exam | PSI — 154 questions; pass both portions: national 60/80 (75%), state 53/74 (~71.6%) |
| License structure | Colorado has no salesperson license — every agent is licensed as a Broker |
| Errors & Omissions insurance | Required before you can activate your license |
| Application | Submit to the Colorado Division of Real Estate |
Colorado requires a fingerprint-based background check submitted to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the FBI. State fees and rules are set by the DORA and can change — always confirm current requirements on their official site.
Step-by-step: how to get licensed in Colorado
- Confirm you are at least 18 years old.
- Complete 168 hours of DORA-approved pre-license education.
- Pass your school’s course final exam.
- Submit fingerprints for a CBI and FBI background check.
- Schedule and pass the Colorado Broker exam (PSI) — you must pass both the national portion (60/80, 75%) and the state portion (53/74, ~71.6%).
- Obtain Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance.
- Submit your broker license application to the Colorado Division of Real Estate.
- Activate your license under an employing broker (or as an independent broker).
Frequently asked questions
How many hours of education does Colorado require?
Colorado requires 168 hours of DORA-approved pre-license education before you can sit for the broker licensing exam.
Who administers the Colorado real estate exam?
The Colorado exam is administered by PSI. It has 154 questions split into a national and a state portion, each passed separately: you need 60/80 (75%) on the national portion and 53/74 (~71.6%) on the state portion.
Can I complete the education online?
Yes. DORA-approved pre-license courses are widely available online and self-paced. Click2CE Colorado exam prep then helps you pass the PSI exam on your first try.
Does Colorado have a salesperson license?
No. Colorado is unusual — it does not issue a salesperson license. Every real estate agent is licensed as a Broker, which is why the pre-license requirement is a higher 168 hours.
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