Elevator Installer / Mississippi
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Mississippi 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 Mississippi data shows for Elevator Installers

Becoming a licensed elevator installer in Mississippi means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 5,189 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. Mississippi regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Budget $139 to get started, plus $124 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
29/100
Elevator Installer · Mississippi

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
5,189 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$139
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$62/yr
$124 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 Mississippi

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
5,189 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$139
Renewal Fee
$124
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 Mississippi licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in Mississippi? ▼
In Mississippi, the license path calls for 5189 education/training hours, a passing score on State Elevator Mechanic Exam, and a $139 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in Mississippi? ▼
To become a licensed elevator installer in Mississippi, you must meet the state's requirements including 5189 hours of education and 4 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Mississippi licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to Mississippi 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 Mississippi licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Mississippi require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
Yes, Mississippi 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 Mississippi? ▼
To stay licensed as an elevator installer in Mississippi, plan on 8 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $124.

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

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

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