For the public

Search for state agency rules and learn about the rulemaking process.

Search for rules

• Keyword search
• Natural language search - Type full questions, not just keywords
• Browse rules by department

Browse official publications

• Code of Colorado Regulations
• Colorado Register
• Rule history (before April 1, 2007)

Learn about the rulemaking process

• Tutorial: Finding rules and other information
• FAQs for the public
• State Administrative Procedure Act (APA)
• Colorado Revised Statutes Title 24 Article 4
• Business and Licensing news archive

Contact

Connect with the appropriate state agency for questions about their rules and regulations.

Contact a Colorado state agency

For state agencies

Tools and resources for filing and managing your rules.

Submit & manage rules

• Log in to file
• Submit proposed rules to Colorado Office of Policy, Research & Regulatory Reform (COPRRR)
• eDocket - Search for a rulemaking record by tracking number or agency and filing date range.
• Browse rules by department

Help & resources

• Filing instructions
• FAQs for state agencies
• Styling manual & templates
• Tutorial: Rulemaking timeline
• Publishing calendar for the Colorado Register

Rulemaking timeline calculators

Enter key dates to calculate your rulemaking timeline and earliest effective date.

• Permanent rulemaking calculator (XLSX)
• Emergency rulemaking calculator (XLSX)

Rulemaking process flowcharts

Flowcharts that visually explain the rulemaking timeline and process from start to finish.

• Administrative Rules filing process (PDF)
• Permanent rulemaking process flowchart (PDF)
• Emergency rulemaking process flowchart (PDF)