Elevator Installer / Arkansas
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Arkansas Elevator Installer License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Installs and maintains elevators and escalators.

What the Arkansas data shows for Elevator Installers

Arkansas sets the entry bar for elevator installers at 4,973 training hours and a passing score on State Elevator Mechanic Exam, with 4 years of supervised work experience expected. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Arkansas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Upfront cost is $123, with renewal running $111 on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 8 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Not typically reciprocal — state-specific.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
31/100
Elevator Installer · Arkansas

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
4,973 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$123
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$56/yr
$111 every 2 years
Continuing Education B+
4.0 hrs/yr
8 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Arkansas

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
4,973 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$123
Renewal Fee
$111
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
8 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Arkansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in Arkansas? ▼
Arkansas's requirements cover 4973 hours of education or training, the State Elevator Mechanic Exam exam, and an initial fee of $123. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in Arkansas? ▼
Certification as an elevator installer in Arkansas means clearing the state's checklist: 4973 hours of education plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Arkansas licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to Arkansas from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for elevator installers nationally works like this: Not typically reciprocal — state-specific. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Arkansas. Verify the specifics with the Arkansas licensing board.
Does Arkansas require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
Arkansas does require a background check before issuing an elevator installer license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Elevator Installer in Arkansas? ▼
Arkansas ties continued elevator installer licensure to 8 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $111 renewal fee.

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Elevator Installer in Arkansas, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an elevator installer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Arkansas's elevator installer requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Elevator Installer in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state elevator installer license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Arkansas's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Arkansas overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Arkansas licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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