Elevator Installer / New York
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New York 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 York data shows for Elevator Installers

New York sets the entry bar for elevator installers at 6,357 training hours and a passing score on State Elevator Mechanic Exam, with 4 years of supervised work experience expected. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under New York's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Upfront cost is $227, with renewal running $197 on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 8 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

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

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
21/100
Elevator Installer · New York

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
6,357 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$227
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$99/yr
$197 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 York

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
6,357 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$227
Renewal Fee
$197
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 York licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in New York? ▼
New York requires 6357 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Elevator Mechanic Exam), and an initial fee of $227. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in New York? ▼
Certification as an elevator installer in New York means clearing the state's checklist: 6357 hours of education plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The New York licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to New York 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 New York licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does New York require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the elevator installer licensing process in New York. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Elevator Installer in New York? ▼
New York ties continued elevator installer licensure to 8 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $197 renewal fee.

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

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

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