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Colorado Medical License Renewal, 2026

Biennial (2 years) renewal through the Colorado Medical Board (Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations). Verified from the board's own pages, August 2026.

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All physician licenses expire April 30 of odd-numbered years, regardless of when the license was issued.

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Quick Facts: Colorado Medical License Renewal
Medical Board Colorado Medical Board (Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations)
Renewal Cycle Biennial (2 years)
CME Hours Required 30 hours
Renewal Fee See board
Processing Time Not published
Renewal Due April 30, odd years

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i Deadlines, fees, and what happens if you are late

When it is due
All Physician and Pro Bono Physician licenses expire on April 30 of odd-numbered years, regardless of when the license was issued (next expiration: April 30, 2027). Renewal opens in the DPO Online Services portal approximately 4 to 6 weeks before the expiration date (the Applications page says renewals open about 4-5 weeks prior; the DPO FAQ says the renewal link appears when the license is within 6 weeks of expiration).
If you miss the deadline
Colorado law (CRS 12-20-202(1)(e)) gives a 60-day grace period after expiration: you may renew without disciplinary sanction for practicing on the expired license during those 60 days, but you must satisfy all renewal requirements and pay a delinquency fee. If you do not renew within the 60-day grace period, the license is treated as Expired and you are ineligible to practice until reinstated (CRS 12-20-202(2)). Reinstatement (per the board's Medical Licensing Guide and Reinstatement application) requires the reinstatement application and fee, a current certified NPDB self-query report, an FSMB Disciplinary Action Report sent to DORA, out-of-state license verifications, a chronological practice history for the last year, liability insurance attestation, and, if you have not actively practiced for the last year, a continued-competency narrative under Board Rule 1.8. If the license has been expired more than 2 years, CRS 12-20-202(2)(c)(II) additionally requires a satisfactory demonstration of competency (active out-of-state license in good standing, restricted practice, remedial coursework, CME, examination, or other measures the Board accepts). Active military personnel and non-dishonorably-discharged veterans get mandatory reinstatement if they meet the statutory requirements.

1 Step-by-Step: Renewing Your Colorado Medical License

Follow these steps to renew your medical license with the Colorado Medical Board (Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations):

  1. Complete your CME for the cycle (30 hours) (see details below)
  2. Log in to the Colorado Medical Board (Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations) renewal portal
  3. Complete the renewal application and answer the attestation questions
  4. Pay the renewal fee
  5. Submit and save your confirmation

2 Colorado CME Requirements

30 hours per 2-year cycle, all from accepted programs (AMA PRA Category 1, AAFP Prescribed, AOA Category 1-A, or programs required to maintain national board certification).

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3 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

These are the mistakes Colorado physicians most commonly make during renewal:

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4 Frequently Asked Questions

When does my Colorado medical license expire? ▾
All Physician and Pro Bono Physician licenses expire on April 30 of odd-numbered years, no matter when they were issued. The next expiration is April 30, 2027. You can view your exact expiration date by logging into your DPO Online Services account (dpo.colorado.gov/Medical/Applications).
When can I renew, and how? ▾
Renew online through DPO Online Services (apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/). The board states renewals open approximately 4-5 weeks before the expiration date, and the DPO FAQ says a 'Complete License Renewal' link appears in your account once the license is within 6 weeks of expiration. If the link is not visible, your license is not yet in its renewal period.
What happens if I miss the April 30 deadline? ▾
You have a 60-day statutory grace period to renew without disciplinary sanction for practicing on the expired license, but you must pay a delinquency fee on top of the renewal (CRS 12-20-202(1)(e)). After 60 days the license is Expired: you are ineligible to practice and must file a reinstatement application with an NPDB certified report, an FSMB Disciplinary Action Report, practice history, and insurance attestation. Expired more than 2 years adds a competency demonstration requirement.
How much is the renewal fee? ▾
The board does not publish the physician renewal or delinquency fee amount on its website; the exact fee displays in the DPO Online Services portal when you renew and on the application forms. All fees are subject to review and change on July 1 each year and are nonrefundable (dpo.colorado.gov/Medical/DRLicenseRequirements, Fees/Deadlines tab).
I am a DO. Do I renew through a different board? ▾
No. Colorado has a single Colorado Medical Board that licenses and renews both MDs and DOs through the same DPO Online Services portal on the same April 30 odd-year schedule. There is no separate osteopathic board in Colorado.
Do I need malpractice insurance to renew or reinstate? ▾
Colorado law requires licensed physicians to maintain professional liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 annual aggregate, or to qualify for an exemption under Board Rule 1.14 (for example, residing and practicing outside Colorado). Renewal and reinstatement applications require you to attest to coverage or claim an exemption (dpo.colorado.gov/Medical/DRLicenseRequirements; Medical Licensing Guide).

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