Montana Elevator Contractors, Mechanics, and Inspectors Licensing Program

Elevator License

Elevator License

The following outlines general licensing information. For specific information on filing an application, you will need to obtain the license application (contractor, mechanic, inspector,) which includes a detailed listing of the requirements.
    1. Application for license by examination(Applies to all categories and includes original license fee) $200
    2. Contractor - original license fee $600
    3. Annual renewal fee for all categories of licensure, except contractor  $150
    4. Annual renewal fee for contractor license $600
    5. Application for license by endorsement or reciprocity (Includes original license fee) $150
    6. Temporary permit $50
    7. Re-exam fee $50
    8. Continuing education course curriculum approval $200
  • Elevator Mechanics or Limited Mechanics do not have specific education requirements.
    Elevator Inspectors are required to possess current certification as an elevator inspector.
  • Elevator Mechanics - three years of conveyance work
    Limited Mechanics - one year of conveyance work

  • Mechanic Examinations are open-book, 2 ½ hour time limit and a passing score is 70% or better.  When taking the exam, you are allowed to bring in the following:

    • ASME A17-1-2004 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
    • ASME A18.1 2003 Safety Standards for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts
    • Administrative Rules of Montana 24.142 Elevator Licensing Program

     
  • Licenses need to be renewed on an annual basis. All licenses expire on April 1st of every year
  • Elevator Mechanics and Limited Mechanics are required to complete eight hours of continuing education per license term
  • Elevator Contractors and Limited Elevator Contractors are required to provide the following:
    1. Montana Contractor Registration (406) 444-7734
    2. Proof of liability insurance pursuant to 50-60-716 MCA (See application for details)
    3. Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Fact issued by the  Montana Secretary of State's office (406) 444-3665