Elevator Installer / Kentucky
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Kentucky Elevator Installer License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Installs and maintains elevators and escalators.

What the Kentucky data shows for Elevator Installers

Kentucky sets the entry bar for elevator installers at 5,081 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 Kentucky's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Budget $131 to get started, plus $118 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
30/100
Elevator Installer · Kentucky

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
5,081 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$131
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$59/yr
$118 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 Kentucky

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
5,081 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$131
Renewal Fee
$118
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 Kentucky licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in Kentucky? ▼
Kentucky's requirements cover 5081 hours of education or training, the State Elevator Mechanic Exam exam, and an initial fee of $131. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in Kentucky? ▼
Kentucky licenses elevator installers who complete its requirements (5081 education hours, 4 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Kentucky licensing board.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to Kentucky from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for elevator installers: Not typically reciprocal — state-specific. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Kentucky licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Kentucky require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
Kentucky 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 Kentucky? ▼
Kentucky ties continued elevator installer licensure to 8 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $118 renewal fee.

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

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

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