Elevator Installer / Kansas
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Kansas 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 Kansas data shows for Elevator Installers

Kansas's path to elevator installer licensure runs through 4,703 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. Kansas folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Budget $103 to get started, plus $94 at each renewal 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
35/100
Elevator Installer · Kansas

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
4,703 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$103
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$47/yr
$94 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 Kansas

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
4,703 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$103
Renewal Fee
$94
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 Kansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in Kansas? ▼
Kansas requires 4703 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Elevator Mechanic Exam), and an initial fee of $103. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in Kansas? ▼
To become a licensed elevator installer in Kansas, you must meet the state's requirements including 4703 hours of education and 4 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Kansas licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to Kansas from another state? ▼
Elevator Installer licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Not typically reciprocal — state-specific. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Kansas licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Kansas require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the elevator installer licensing process in Kansas. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Elevator Installer in Kansas? ▼
Licensed elevator installers in Kansas must complete 8 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $94.

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

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

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