Elevator Installer / Massachusetts
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Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts data shows for Elevator Installers

Becoming a licensed elevator installer in Massachusetts means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 6,541 training hours, a passing score on State Elevator Mechanic Exam, and 4 years of supervised work experience, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Massachusetts regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Budget $241 to get started, plus $209 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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
20/100
Elevator Installer · Massachusetts

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
6,541 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$241
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$105/yr
$209 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 Massachusetts

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
6,541 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$241
Renewal Fee
$209
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 Massachusetts licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in Massachusetts? ▼
In Massachusetts, the license path calls for 6541 education/training hours, a passing score on State Elevator Mechanic Exam, and a $241 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in Massachusetts? ▼
Massachusetts licenses elevator installers who complete its requirements (6541 education hours, 4 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Massachusetts licensing board.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Massachusetts require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for elevator installer licensing in Massachusetts. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Elevator Installer in Massachusetts? ▼
Licensed elevator installers in Massachusetts must complete 8 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $209.

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

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

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