How to Renew a
Marijuana Business License
MED Regulated Marijuana Business Licenses must be renewed each year, except the Transporter License which is valid for two years. The MED Office will send an email notification 90 days prior to the expiration date of the license to the business contact email address provided by the licensee. We strongly encourage owners to submit their renewal application packets as soon after its receipt as possible.
ATTENTION:
Pursuant to 2019 legislative changes under Senate Bill 19-224, a licensee must apply for renewal before the expiration date of their license. Prior law provided a "grace period" for business licensees to submit renewal applications within 90 days following their expiration date. However, as of January 1, 2020, statute and rules will no longer provide a 90-day "grace period" for renewal submission. Therefore, absent a licensee's submission and acceptance of a complete renewal application prior to a license expiration date, a license is immediately invalid upon expiration. An expired license will not be renewed or reinstated. A regulated marijuana business with an expired license must submit a new business license application with required fees and receive required approvals in order to resume the exercise of any license privileges.
Application Checklist
Step 1. Submit an Application
Submit an online application (more details below) or a completed Regulated Marijuana Business License Renewal Application (DR 8529).
- Ensure you have compiled and included all necessary supporting documentation.
- Ensure you have provided a signature where required.
Step 2. Pay the Application Fee
The MED cannot complete its intake of your application without your payment of requisite fees.
- Please include a check or money order or indicate you would like to pay by credit card (and you will be sent a link).
- The MED is also offering an online payment link option available via Colorado Interactive Payment System. For applicants seeking to use this online payment link option, following receipt of your application, a MED staff member will contact you via email with the link to submit your payment. PLEASE NOTE: inaccurate payment may delay the issuance of your license. Full and proper payment is required, so please double-check your payment before submitting it! For a summary of fees, please see the MED's Fee Schedule.
Ways to Submit Your Application
Submit Digitally
For RENEWAL applications, use your computer, phone, or another device with internet access to submit your application.
For detailed instructions see our training video.
Did you use our online application? If so, we want to hear from you! Please submit your feedback on this Google Form.
Submit by Mail
Lakewood Office
1697 Cole Blvd., Suite 200
Lakewood, CO 80401
Drop Off In-Person
Lakewood Office Location Only
1697 Cole Blvd. Suite 200,
Lakewood, CO 80401
The MED Lakewood Office Drop Box is available from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please place your complete applications in an envelope to keep the application intact.
In-Person (Appointments Only)
at MED Lakewood and Colorado Springs Office Locations
- Please use the appointment scheduling link to schedule an appointment. This tool will allow you to choose your appointment type and location closest to you.
- You must have your completed application and any additional documentation available at the time of your scheduled appointment.
- If you arrive more than ten (10) minutes late for your scheduled appointment, your appointment will be canceled, and you must reschedule.