Counselors · Colorado · Continuing education
Colorado Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LPC40 Professional Development Hours (PDH) every 2 years; renewal by August 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Colorado LPC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40Professional Development Hours (PDH)
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Aug 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By August 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved Professional Development Activities: volunteer service, mentor/supervision, presenting, coursework, independent learning, group learning
- Carryover
- Up to 5 PDH earned within 6 months before expiration and above the 40 may be carried to the next cycle.
- New licensees
- Licensees receiving an original, reinstated or reactivated license during the cycle accrue 1.66 PDH per month (or part) licensed.
- Audits & records
- Audits are conducted after the renewal period ends; keep CPD documentation (rubric/survey, Learning Plan, PDA records) for 5 years from the license expiration date.
- Renew online
- apps2.colorado.gov ↗
Alternatives & exemptions. Deem Status for participants in a qualifying Colorado state department professional development program; active-duty military exemption.
Good to know. Continuing Professional Development program: Professional Practice Survey and self-assessment, Learning Plan, then 40 PDH. Max 20 PDH per single activity type. No mandated subjects found in the rule. Licenses expire Aug 31 of odd-numbered years.
Source: dpo.colorado.gov · C.R.S. §12-245-606; 4 CCR 737-1 Rule 1.18 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in Colorado?
40 Professional Development Hours (PDH) every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in Colorado?
Use the license lookup of the Colorado State Board of Licensed Professional Counselor Examiners (dpo.colorado.gov/ProfessionalCounselor); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE courses count for counselors in Colorado?
Board-approved Professional Development Activities: volunteer service, mentor/supervision, presenting, coursework, independent learning, group learning.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in Colorado?
Licenses renew by August 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).