Elevator Work License

Application Information:

• What license type do I need?  Review the scope of work for available license types to determine what best covers the services you intend to provide.
• Every individual applicant must take an exam(s) – Please note: Separate fees will be due to the exam vendor at time of exam registration.
• Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction.
• Only individuals can apply, company applications are not accepted.
• The Department does not pre-approve or review applications before submission.
• Application fee for contractor is $150.00 (Non-Refundable).
• Application fee for journeyperson is $90.00 (Non-Refundable).
• To apply online you must have a User ID and password.

Applications:

• Contractor License Types:  If you have held the respective journeyperson license for more than two years, apply here: or Contractor Paper Application

• • Contractor License Types – If you are applying under:

  • • equivalent experience and training; or
    • equivalent out of state license. 

• Journeyperson License Types:  If you completed an apprenticeship with the Connecticut Department of Labor, apply here:  or Journeyperson Paper Application
• • Journeyperson License Types – If you are applying under:
  • • equivalent experience and training; or
    • equivalent out of state license.

Crane and Conveyer

There are several different license types to apply for within the crane and conveyor scope of work. The requirements to qualify for the journeyperson license examination shall be completion of a registered apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and training. The requirements to qualify for the contractor license examination shall be two (2) years as a properly licensed journeyperson. 

• R7/R8 Conveyor License Application Path
• R9/10 Crane, Hoist and Lift License Application Path

   

All elevator work licenses expire annually on August 31st.  Renewal Fee: Contractor $150.00; Journeyperson $120.00  

• Renewal Information

• Reinstatement Information

• Retiree Status License Application 
• Application for Restoration from Retiree Status

• Elevator License Types and Scope of Work
• Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor VRC     

Licensing Board:

• Elevator Installation, Repair and Maintenance Work Examining Board 

Email Address:

DCP.occupationalprofessional@ct.gov