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.

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

Licensing Board:

• Elevator Installation, Repair and Maintenance Work Examining Board 

Email Address:

DCP.occupationalprofessional@ct.gov