Elevator Installer / Oregon
2026 data Oregon board official source

Oregon Elevator Installer License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Installs and maintains elevators and escalators.

What the Oregon data shows for Elevator Installers

To practice as an elevator installer in Oregon, the state licensing board requires 7,762 documented education or training hours, a passing score on State Elevator Mechanic Exam, and 4 years of supervised work experience. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Oregon's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Budget $332 to get started, plus $285 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
16/100
Elevator Installer · Oregon

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
7,762 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$332
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$143/yr
$285 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 Oregon

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
7,762 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$332
Renewal Fee
$285
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 Oregon licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in Oregon? ▼
Oregon's requirements cover 7762 hours of education or training, the State Elevator Mechanic Exam exam, and an initial fee of $332. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in Oregon? ▼
Oregon licenses elevator installers who complete its requirements (7762 education hours, 4 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Oregon licensing board.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to Oregon 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 Oregon licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Oregon require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
Oregon 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 Oregon? ▼
To stay licensed as an elevator installer in Oregon, plan on 8 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $285.

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

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

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Oregon 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 August 2026 PlainCredential comparison corpus maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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