Business License to Design, Construct, Maintain and Repair Elevators and Conveyances or to Inspect Elevators or Conveyances
These licenses are required to Design, Construct, Maintain, and Repair Elevators and Conveyances, or to Inspect Elevators and Conveyances.Overview
This application allows a business to request a license to practice in New York State as an:
Elevator Contractor – responsible for the design, construction, maintenance and repairs on elevators and conveyances, or
Elevator Inspection Contractor – responsible for the inspection and testing of elevators and conveyances
If you would like to apply for both an Elevator Contractor and an Elevator Inspection Contractor license, you must submit a separate application for each license.
If you would like to apply for both an Elevator Contractor and an Elevator Inspection Contractor license, you must submit a separate application for each license.
Prerequisites
- Must provide proof that the legal name of the business is registered.
Requirements
For Elevator Contractor:- Must have an employee that holds a current or pending individual Elevator Mechanic license.
- Must have proof of appropriate insurances (Workers’ Compensation, Disability and Paid Family Leave Benefits, and General Liability with One Million Dollar minimum occurrence coverage).
For Elevator Inspection Contractor:
- Must have an employee that holds a current or pending individual Elevator Inspector license.
- Must have proof of appropriate insurances (Workers’ Compensation, Disability and Paid Family Leave Benefits, and General Liability with One Million Dollar minimum occurrence coverage).
If you do not have the requirements listed above, please see “Additional Information” below.
How to Apply
- You may apply online.
- Sign in or create a NY.gov account.
- After you apply, log in to check your application status.
Required Fees
| TYPE | REFUNDABLE | AMOUNT | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator Contractor | No | $600 | |
| Elevator Inspection Contractor | No | $600 |
Additional Info
To apply for licensing as an individual Elevator Mechanic, Accessibility Lift Technician, Elevator Inspector or Elevator Accessibility Technician, click here.To secure the proper insurances needed to apply for the license, please visit an insurance carrier website.
For more information on Workers’ Compensation Insurance, visit the NYS Business Express website.
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