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How to get a real estate license in Westminster, CO

There is no separate Westminster real estate license. Agents in Westminster hold a Colorado broker license from the Colorado Division of Real Estate and the Real Estate Commission, the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Colorado guide.

The Colorado steps at a glance

  1. Take 168 hours of qualifying education
  2. Pass both parts of the exam
  3. Complete the fingerprint background check
  4. Get E&O insurance and apply online
  5. Start at the associate level

Full Colorado guide · Renewal and CE rules

Westminster by the numbers

Active licensees
469
Employing and independent brokers
150
Associate level brokers
319
Real estate companies
54

Source: Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Real Estate, via data.colorado.gov (public domain) (public record), as of October 23, 2026. Counted by the city and ZIP code on file with the state (county from the ZIP code, using Census 2020 ZIP areas). Active means an active real estate broker license.

Picking a brokerage in Westminster

The Colorado guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Westminster.

Offices in Westminster

2 real estate franchise offices list an address in Westminster: 1 Century 21 and 1 Coldwell Banker.

Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.

Agents and offices in Westminster

Questions

Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Westminster?

Not for the real estate license itself: the Colorado Division of Real Estate and the Real Estate Commission issues it and it covers all of Colorado. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.

Where do I take the course if I live in Westminster?

Any school approved by the Colorado Division of Real Estate and the Real Estate Commission works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.

Nearby city guides: Thornton · Brighton · Commerce City · Northglenn · Strasburg · Henderson · Bennett

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.

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