⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Elevator Mechanic (CEI/QEI) License: Illinois → Iowa

Everything you need to know about transferring your elevator mechanic (cei/qei) license from Illinois to Iowa

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Illinois (IL)	Iowa (IA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: Contact OSFM for current fees; license fee: Contact OSFM for current fees; total initial fees: Contact OSFM for current fee schedule; exam fees paid directly to designated provider; confidence: high; sources: https://sfm.illinois.gov/about/divisions/elevators/elevator-applications.html	application fee: N/A for individual mechanics; license fee: N/A; total initial fees: N/A for individual mechanics; contractor registration fees apply; confidence: high; sources: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/building/elevators
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (implied; no multi-year mechanic renewal option listed); CE hours: 8; Fee: Contact OSFM for current renewal fee	Period: N/A for individual mechanics; operating permits annual; CE hours: N/A; Fee: N/A

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Illinois — Period: Annual (implied; no multi-year mechanic renewal option listed); CE hours: 8; Fee: Contact OSFM for current renewal fee; Iowa — Period: N/A for individual mechanics; operating permits annual; CE hours: N/A; Fee: N/A.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) →
2
Request credential verification from Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, Elevator Safety Division — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Illinois board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Iowa Licensing Board

Board: Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL)
Website: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/building/elevators
Phone: (515) 725-0300

Contact Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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LicenseMap is a research tool and does not provide legal, financial, or professional licensing advice. Licensing requirements vary by state and change frequently. Verify all information directly with your state licensing board before making licensing decisions.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Illinois (IL)	Iowa (IA)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: Contact OSFM for current fees; license fee: Contact OSFM for current fees; total initial fees: Contact OSFM for current fee schedule; exam fees paid directly to designated provider; confidence: high; sources: https://sfm.illinois.gov/about/divisions/elevators/elevator-applications.html	application fee: N/A for individual mechanics; license fee: N/A; total initial fees: N/A for individual mechanics; contractor registration fees apply; confidence: high; sources: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/building/elevators
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Annual (implied; no multi-year mechanic renewal option listed); CE hours: 8; Fee: Contact OSFM for current renewal fee	Period: N/A for individual mechanics; operating permits annual; CE hours: N/A; Fee: N/A

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) →

Request credential verification from Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, Elevator Safety Division — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Illinois board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Elevator Mechanic (CEI/QEI) License: Illinois → Iowa

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Iowa Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages

Transfer Your Elevator Mechanic (CEI/QEI) License: Illinois → Iowa

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Iowa Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages