Elevator Installer / Missouri
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Missouri 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 Missouri data shows for Elevator Installers

Becoming a licensed elevator installer in Missouri means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 5,351 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. Missouri regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

The initial price tag is $151, and renewal costs $134 every 2 years. The license also carries an ongoing 8-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For elevator installers, the reciprocity picture is: Not typically reciprocal — state-specific.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
27/100
Elevator Installer · Missouri

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
5,351 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$151
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$67/yr
$134 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 Missouri

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
5,351 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$151
Renewal Fee
$134
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 Missouri licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in Missouri? ▼
Missouri requires 5351 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Elevator Mechanic Exam), and an initial fee of $151. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in Missouri? ▼
To become a licensed elevator installer in Missouri, you must meet the state's requirements including 5351 hours of education and 4 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Missouri licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to Missouri 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 Missouri licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Missouri require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
Yes, Missouri requires a criminal background check as part of the elevator installer licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Elevator Installer in Missouri? ▼
Missouri ties continued elevator installer licensure to 8 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $134 renewal fee.

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What to do with this elevator installer license

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

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

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.