Elevator Installer / Washington
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Washington 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 Washington data shows for Elevator Installers

Washington's path to elevator installer licensure runs through 7,243 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. Washington folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Budget $293 to get started, plus $253 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 8-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Not typically reciprocal — state-specific.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
17/100
Elevator Installer · Washington

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
7,243 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$293
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$127/yr
$253 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 Washington

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
7,243 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$293
Renewal Fee
$253
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 Washington licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in Washington? ▼
Washington requires 7243 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Elevator Mechanic Exam), and an initial fee of $293. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in Washington? ▼
Washington licenses elevator installers who complete its requirements (7243 education hours, 4 years of experience) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Washington licensing board.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to Washington 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 Washington licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Washington require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the elevator installer licensing process in Washington. 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 Washington? ▼
Washington ties continued elevator installer licensure to 8 continuing-education hours, due every 2 years, alongside a $253 renewal fee.

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What to do with this elevator installer license

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

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

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