Elevator Installer / New Hampshire
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New Hampshire Elevator Installer License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Installs and maintains elevators and escalators.

What the New Hampshire data shows for Elevator Installers

New Hampshire's path to elevator installer licensure runs through 4,000 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. New Hampshire folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

The initial price tag is $50, and renewal costs $50 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

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Elevator Installer · New Hampshire

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
4,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$50
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A-
$25/yr
$50 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 New Hampshire

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
4,000 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
$50
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 New Hampshire licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in New Hampshire? ▼
New Hampshire requires 4000 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Elevator Mechanic Exam), and an initial fee of $50. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in New Hampshire? ▼
Certification as an elevator installer in New Hampshire means clearing the state's checklist: 4000 hours of education plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The New Hampshire licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to New Hampshire from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for elevator installers nationally works like this: Not typically reciprocal — state-specific. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into New Hampshire. Verify the specifics with the New Hampshire licensing board.
Does New Hampshire require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire? ▼
To stay licensed as an elevator installer in New Hampshire, plan on 8 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $50.

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What to do with this elevator installer license

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

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

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