Elevator Installer / Colorado
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Colorado Elevator Installer License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Installs and maintains elevators and escalators.

What the Colorado data shows for Elevator Installers

Colorado's path to elevator installer licensure runs through 7,405 hours of approved instruction, 4 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on State Elevator Mechanic Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Colorado folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

The initial price tag is $305, and renewal costs $263 every 2 years. Maintaining the license requires 8 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, elevator installers should know: Not typically reciprocal — state-specific.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
17/100
Elevator Installer · Colorado

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
7,405 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$305
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$132/yr
$263 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 Colorado

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
7,405 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$305
Renewal Fee
$263
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 Colorado licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in Colorado? ▼
Colorado's requirements cover 7405 hours of education or training, the State Elevator Mechanic Exam exam, and an initial fee of $305. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in Colorado? ▼
Certification as an elevator installer in Colorado means clearing the state's checklist: 7405 hours of education plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Colorado licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to Colorado from another state? ▼
For elevator installers, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Not typically reciprocal — state-specific. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Colorado licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Colorado require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for elevator installer licensing in Colorado. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Elevator Installer in Colorado? ▼
To stay licensed as an elevator installer in Colorado, plan on 8 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $263.

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What to do with this elevator installer license

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

  • See how Colorado'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 Colorado's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Colorado overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Colorado 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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