Licensee / Applicant Services

Addiction Counselors

Laws, Rules, Policies	Licensing Information	Other Services
Colorado Revised Statutes 12-43-101	Certified Addiction Counselor Application (all levels)	Automated License Verification
Standards/Rules	Form A - Completed CAC Training/Education	Change Your Address
Board Policies	Form B- Completed CAC Training/Education for Clinical Master's or Doctorate Degree Applicants	Change Your Name
Other Resources	Licensed Addiction Counselor Application	Request a Duplicate License
ADA Exam Accommodation	Application for Certification by Endorsement	Request a Verification of your Colorado License
Training Centers / Workshops	Application to Reinstate an Expired License	Download a List of Licensed Professionals
NAADAC Exam Information	Application to Change Status from Active to Inactive	Wall Certificates
CAC Handbook for Addiction Counselors *Disclaimer: Specific requirements for each level of CAC certification are noted in the Rules. Please refer to the Standards/Rules	Application to Reactivate an Inactive License
Education Equivalency Worksheet	Jurisprudence Examination	Continuing Professional Development
Frequently Asked Questions	Resources for the Jurisprudence Examination	Healthcare Professions Profiling Program
Model Mandatory Disclosure Form	Affidavit of Eligibility (must be completed by all applicants)

License Renewal Information. All mental health licenses, certifications, and registrations will expire on August 31 in odd-numbered years. Renewal notices are mailed to the last known address on file approximately six (6) weeks prior to the expiration date.

Definitions:

Original License by Examination. You are applying to take an examination in order to qualify for licensure in Colorado.

Original License by Endorsement. You hold an active license in another state and wish to apply for licensure in Colorado.
Renew. You currently hold a Colorado license and are in a renewal period.
Reinstate. Your Colorado license has lapsed or expired and you wish to reinstate the license.
(For purposes of licensure status, the terms "lapsed" and "expired" have the same meaning.)

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