Elevator Installer / Minnesota
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Minnesota 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 Minnesota data shows for Elevator Installers

Minnesota's path to elevator installer licensure runs through 5,405 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. Minnesota folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

The initial price tag is $155, and renewal costs $138 every 2 years. 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
26/100
Elevator Installer · Minnesota

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
5,405 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$155
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$69/yr
$138 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 Minnesota

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
5,405 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$155
Renewal Fee
$138
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 Minnesota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota requires 5405 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Elevator Mechanic Exam), and an initial fee of $155. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in Minnesota? ▼
To become a licensed elevator installer in Minnesota, you must meet the state's requirements including 5405 hours of education and 4 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Minnesota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to Minnesota 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 Minnesota licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for elevator installer licensing in Minnesota. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Elevator Installer in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota ties continued elevator installer licensure to 8 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $138 renewal fee.

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What to do with this elevator installer license

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

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

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