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The cheapest state to get a elevator mechanic (cei/qei) license is Minnesota at $35. The most expensive is California at $650. The national average is $163.
Lowest
$35
Minnesota
Average
$163
across 10 states
Median
$150
8 states at or below
Range
$615
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | $35 license fee plus exam fees | $35 renewal fee (late fee of $15 added for late renewals) | 16 hrs |
| #2 | Florida | $50 plus exam fees | $50 | — |
| #2 | New Hampshire | $50.00 total for new application | $35.00 | 8 hrs |
| #4 | Kentucky | $96 initial license application fee | — | 8 hrs |
| #5 | Indiana | $100 licensing fee plus exam fees | — | 8 hrs |
| #6 | Arkansas | $Examination fee up to $150 plus license fee | — | 8 hrs |
| #6 | Kansas | $Up to $150 (maximum set by statute) | — | — |
| #6 | Virginia | $150 total application fee | — | 8 hrs |
| #9 | Maryland | $200 total ($25 non-refundable application fee + $175 two-year initial license) | $200 two-year renewal | 8 hrs |
| #10 | California | $650+ (C-11 contractor); CCCM mechanic certification fees vary | $450 (C-11 renewal) | — |
| — | Alabama | Varies — see details | $Set by Elevator Safety Review Board | 8 hrs |
| — | Alaska | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Arizona | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Colorado | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Connecticut | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Delaware | Varies — see details | — | 10 hrs |
| — | District of Columbia | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Georgia | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Hawaii | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Idaho | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Illinois | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Iowa | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Louisiana | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Maine | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Massachusetts | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Michigan | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Mississippi | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Missouri | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Montana | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Nebraska | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Nevada | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | New Jersey | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | New Mexico | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | New York | Varies — see details | — | 16 hrs |
| — | North Carolina | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | North Dakota | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Ohio | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Oklahoma | Varies — see details | $Not published on main page; directed to Forms and Publications or direct contact | 8 hrs |
| — | Oregon | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Pennsylvania | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Rhode Island | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | South Carolina | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | South Dakota | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Tennessee | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Texas | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Utah | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Vermont | Varies — see details | — | 8 hrs |
| — | Washington | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | West Virginia | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Wisconsin | Varies — see details | — | 12 hrs |
| — | Wyoming | Varies — see details | — | — |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
Minnesota has the lowest total initial licensing fees at $35. The national average is $163.
California has the highest total initial fees at $650, which is $615 more than the cheapest state.
The average total initial licensing cost across 10 states is $163. Costs range from $35 to $650.
There is significant variation across the 10 states with data. Values range from $35 to $650, with a median of $150.
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