How often do I need to renew my Elevator Mechanic License in Montana?

The Elevator Mechanic License in Montana must be renewed every 12 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Elevator Mechanic License in Montana?

The renewal cost for a Elevator Mechanic License in Montana is $150.00.

What happens if my Elevator Mechanic License expires in Montana?

Performing elevator mechanic work without a valid license in Montana is a violation subject to penalties under Title 37 of the Montana Code Annotated.

Montana renewal guide

Elevator Mechanic License

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

Montana Elevator Contractors, Mechanics, and Inspectors Licensing Program

Renewal period

Every 12 months

Renewal fee

$150.00

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 Montana Elevator Contractors, Mechanics, and Inspectors Licensing Program and pay the $150.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online
3
Leave room for processing

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

Detailed notes

The fine print is here.

Montana Elevator Mechanic License — Annual, $150 to Renew

Mechanics who install, alter, repair, or maintain elevators, escalators, and other conveyance equipment in Montana must hold a current individual elevator mechanic license from the Department of Labor & Industry. This is separate from the company-level elevator contractor license.

Three Years of Field Experience and a Written Exam Required

Before applying, you must complete three years of conveyance work experience and pass the elevator mechanic exam. The exam is open-book with a 2½-hour time limit and a 70% passing score requirement. The application fee is $200.

CE: 8 Hours Every Year Before April 1

This license requires 8 hours of continuing education per annual license term. Complete your hours before the April 1 renewal deadline to avoid a lapse.

Renewal: $150 Annually, Expires April 1

The renewal fee is $150. Submit renewal through the DLI online portal; keep CE completion records on hand at renewal time.

*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current requirements directly with the Montana Department of Labor & Industry.*

Official links

Check the board or agency directly.

Official website Apply online Renew online

Required documents

Examination Results
proof_of_experience

Source notes

Montana DLI Elevator Contractors, Mechanics, and Inspectors Licensing Program . Verified March 2026. https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/elevator-contractors/license-information/

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