CO — Colorado

License Verification API for Colorado
Nurse & Contractor Licenses

Programmatically verify nursing and contractor licenses in Colorado. One REST API call returns license status, expiration, disciplinary flags, and more — sourced from Colorado's official licensing boards.

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What This API Does

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Colorado Nurse License Verification

Verify RN, LPN, and APRN licenses issued by the Colorado Board of Nursing. Returns license number, status (active/inactive/expired), issue and expiration dates, and any disciplinary actions on file.

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Colorado Contractor License Verification

Verify general contractor, specialty, and trade licenses managed by the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations. Returns license classification, bonding status, insurance info, and current standing.

More Colorado License Types

Who Uses This API in Colorado

Healthcare Staffing Agencies

Automate nurse credential verification for Colorado placements. Reduce manual lookups from hours to seconds across high-volume markets with strict licensing requirements.

Property Management Platforms

Verify contractor licenses before approving maintenance and renovation work on Colorado properties. Protect against unlicensed operators.

HR & Compliance Teams

Build automated compliance workflows for tech-forward staffing platforms and large construction operations. Monitor license expirations and get ahead of renewal deadlines.

Colorado Licensing Authorities

Nursing Licenses

Colorado Board of Nursing

Governs RN, LPN/LVN, and APRN licensure in Colorado. Handles initial licensing, renewals, and disciplinary proceedings.

Contractor Licenses

Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations

Oversees general contractor and specialty trade licensing in Colorado. Maintains public records of license status, bonds, and complaints.

API Endpoints

POST /nurse/verify

Verify a nursing license in Colorado

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/nurse/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "state": "CO",
    "license_type": "RN"
  }'

POST /contractor/verify

Verify a contractor license in Colorado

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/contractor/verify \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "name": "John Smith",
    "state": "CO",
    "license_type": "General"
  }'

POST /batch

Verify multiple licenses at once — ideal for Colorado staffing agencies processing bulk hires

curl -X POST https://license-verify-api-production.up.railway.app/batch \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "requests": [
      { "type": "nurse", "name": "Jane Doe", "state": "CO", "license_type": "RN" },
      { "type": "contractor", "name": "John Smith", "state": "CO", "license_type": "General" }
    ]
  }'

Example Response

{
  "status": "found",
  "state": "CO",
  "license": {
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "license_number": "CO-RN-2024-XXXXX",
    "license_type": "Registered Nurse",
    "status": "Active",
    "issue_date": "2020-06-15",
    "expiration_date": "2026-12-31",
    "board": "Colorado Board of Nursing",
    "disciplinary_actions": []
  }
}

Pricing

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$0
50 requests/day
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$9.99
1,000 requests/mo
Ultra
$29.99
5,000 requests/mo
Mega
$99.99
25,000 requests/mo

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FAQ — Colorado License Verification

Which Colorado license types can I verify?

Nursing: RN, LPN/LVN, APRN. Contractors: General, Specialty (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and trade-specific classifications regulated by the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations.

How current is the Colorado license data?

Data is sourced from Colorado's official licensing board databases. Results reflect the latest publicly available records from the Colorado Board of Nursing and Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations.

Can I verify licenses across multiple states?

Yes. The same API works for all 50 states. Use the batch endpoint to verify Colorado licenses alongside any other state in a single request.

Is there a free tier?

Yes — 50 free requests per day. No credit card required. Sign up on RapidAPI to get your key instantly.

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