Under state law, L&I issues elevator mechanic licenses in nine different
categories, ranging from a general license that certifies a mechanic for any
kind of work on any type of conveyance, to limited licenses that allow the
mechanic to work on specific types of equipment and/or limits the timeframe
in which
they can do the work.
Make sure that you don't have any outstanding, unpaid infractions with
L&I or unpaid state-ordered child support payments.
Review the elevator mechanic license categories and their
detailed descriptions below and decide which category(s)
of license you wish to apply
for.
Print the application for each category you wish
to apply for. They are available on each of the following pages.Note:
Each category you apply for requires a separate application form
and fee.
(Category 1) General
License.
This license authorizes an elevator mechanic to perform any kind
of work on any type of equipment.
Gather the supporting documentation to verify your experience
and education.
You will need to attach this information when you submit your application.
Detailed information about how to do this is included with each application
form.
Pay the application fee and submit your application
and documentation.
There are three ways you can do this:
Pay
online via L&I’s Get or Renew a License (QuickCards)
system using these links.
Categories
1-8 pay for your license here: Application fee $164.10, with
$109.40 refundable to you if you do not currently qualify for a
license. An additional $164.10 fee is required if you must take
an exam to receive your license.
Then mail your completed application and experience/education documentation to L&I's elevator program
at the address indicated on the application form. — OR —
Mail your application fee (and exam fee
if needed), your completed application and your experience/education documentation
to L&I's elevator program at the address indicated on the
application form. Payment can by made by check or money order. — OR —
Go to
one of L&I's 20 service locationswhere you
can pay your application fee (and exam fee if needed) and submit
your completed application and experience/education documentation. You
can pay by check, money order, or credit card.
What L&I will do
Once your application is received, L&I staff will contact you by mail
to request additional documentation of your qualifying experience or education,
if needed.
Once L&I has your completed application and supporting documentation,
the agency will do one of the following:
Send you a license if you are eligible.
You will receive a certificate and a license card.
Notify you that you need to take an examination, as well
as when and where that exam will next be held.
Let you know that you may not take the examination until
you get additional training and/or experience.
