How often do I need to renew my Elevator Mechanic License (State) in Illinois?

The Elevator Mechanic License (State) in Illinois must be renewed every 24 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Elevator Mechanic License (State) in Illinois?

The renewal cost for a Elevator Mechanic License (State) in Illinois is $250.00.

What happens if my Elevator Mechanic License (State) expires in Illinois?

Up to $2,000 per occurrence for unlicensed elevator work under 41 Ill. Adm. Code 1000.170(e)(2)(A). Each unlicensed act is a separate occurrence.

Illinois renewal guide

Elevator Mechanic License (State)

If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.

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What matters before you file.

Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.

Issuing authority

Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM)

Renewal period

Every 24 months

Renewal fee

$250.00

Late penalty

$50.00

Bond requirement

No

Insurance requirement

No

Continuing education

8 hours

Before you renew

Get the filing straight.

1
Finish the CE first

Complete the 8 required hours before you start the renewal.
2
File with the board

File through Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and pay the $250.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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3
Leave room for processing

Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.

If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $50.00.

Detailed notes

The fine print is here.

What the License Covers

The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) issues elevator mechanic licenses under the Elevator Safety and Regulation Act (225 ILCS 312) and 41 Ill. Adm. Code Part 1000. The license authorizes installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization of elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and other conveyances — no one may perform this work in Illinois without it.

$250 Application and Biennial Renewal

Both the initial application and biennial renewal carry a $250 fee (41 Ill. Adm. Code 1000.100(a)). The license renews every two years. If your license lapses, OSFM allows restoration within one year of expiration: pay the $250 renewal fee plus a $50 restoration surcharge ($300 total) and complete the standard CE requirement (1000.110(d)). Beyond one year, the license is terminated and a new application is required.

8 CE Hours per Cycle — Including 2 on Code Updates

Renewal requires proof of at least 8 hours of continuing education completed within the year immediately preceding renewal (41 Ill. Adm. Code 1000.110(b)). A minimum of 2 of those hours must cover code updates (225 ILCS 312/60(d)). Confirm approved CE providers through sfm.illinois.gov before registering.

Penalties: Up to $2,000 per Occurrence for Unlicensed Work

Performing elevator work without a valid license carries a fine of up to $2,000 per occurrence under 41 Ill. Adm. Code 1000.170(e)(2)(A). Each distinct act of unlicensed work is a separate occurrence.

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