Contractor Registration Required

All contractors engaged in construction work, including, but not limited to new construction, additions, repairs, alterations or renovations of any building or structure, or excavation work, must be registered prior to undertaking any construction, excavation work or contract and/or applying for any type of permit required by applicable State statutes or ordinances of the town.  Please visit the contractor registration page for more information.

Contractors registering to work in the Town of Vail will be required to provide proof of competency through either passing an ICC trade-specific national exam or an equivalent (B.E.S.T., Denver Supervisor Certification, State exam/license from another state). Electrical and plumbing contractors must provide their Colorado State License number and Fire Service contractors must provide their Vail Fire and Emergency Services contractor registration number and must maintain this licensure for the period of their registration.

Contractor registration is good for one year in the Town of Vail. Upon expiration, a contractor is required to re-register. This can be done in the OpenGov portal, and you will be given notification as your registration is approaching expiration.  Contractor registration fee is $67 annually (fee does not apply to electrical contractors). 

All contractors must continue to maintain liability and workers compensation insurance.  A Certificate of Liability Insurance is required at registration and must be maintained annually with the Town of Vail as the Certificate Holder and be prepared to show proof of registration and insurance upon request by the Chief Building Official.