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Created Jan 22, 2025Building Contractor License Application Process on Accela Citizen Access
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You can log in at this web address: https://accelapublic.bouldercounty.org/CitizenAccess/Default.aspx.

Click on Start a New Application

Click on Licensing…

Click on Application Type
On this screen, you will select the license type for which you are applying for, for contractor licensing you will select “Building Contractor Application Request”

Click on Proceed to Application

Verify and Enter Contact Information
Verify and enter the contact information for the president, owner or principal of the company.
Note: Address, phone number and email are required.
Click continue when all information is entered.

Click on Continue Application »

Enter License Classification/License Information.
On this screen you will need to enter the license information.
You will then upload corresponding documents such as ICC Exam or Reciprocating License.

Click on Add a Document

Click on Add a Document
A new dialog box will open, here you will navigate to where your documents are stored and select them.
Note: You may be able to select more than one document.
Click Open. (This dialog box may differ depending on your browser/computer you are using)

The documents that you have selected will then be shown with a progress bar. If you have additional documents to upload, click add a document and follow the previous steps.Click Continue when you are done adding documents.

Enter Description

Click on Upload Documents

Review Uploaded Documents

Complete Lawful Presence and Upload Related Documents. Then Click Continue Application

Complete Workers Compensation and Upload Related Documents. Then Click Continue Application

Complete Liability Insurance Information and Upload Related Documents. Then Click Continue Application

Final Review
A final review page will open that shows all information you have entered. If you need to make any changes, click the edit button for that section.
After confirming all information is accurate, click Continue Application.
Note: Clicking Continue Application will submit your application request. Please double check all information for accuracy.

A. Agree to the Certification B. Click on Continue Application

You Have Successfully Submitted your Application Request
You have successfully submitted your application.
On this screen you will see a green confirmation banner advising that your application has been successfully submitted. It also advises that you will be receiving an email from Community Planning & Permitting with instructions on how to make a payment. Usually you will receive this email within two business days.
You will be contacted if we have any questions about your application.
This screen also includes your application number. You can navigate to your record details and return to application details from this screen.
Please remember your application is not complete until payment has been made.
