⚠️ 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 Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, Elevator Safety Division directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

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

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

Reciprocity Status Unknown

We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, Elevator Safety Division to verify.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Missouri (MO)	Illinois (IL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: Contact Division of Fire Safety for fees; license fee: Contact DFS for fees; total initial fees: Contact DFS for fee schedule; confidence: high; sources: https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/programs/elevator/	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
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Two (2) year period from date of issuance or renewal; CE hours: 8; Fee: Contact DFS for renewal fee	Period: Annual (implied; no multi-year mechanic renewal option listed); CE hours: 8; Fee: Contact OSFM for current renewal fee

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

Key Differences

Renewal differs: Missouri — Period: Two (2) year period from date of issuance or renewal; CE hours: 8; Fee: Contact DFS for renewal fee; Illinois — Period: Annual (implied; no multi-year mechanic renewal option listed); CE hours: 8; Fee: Contact OSFM for current renewal fee.

Next Steps

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

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.

Illinois Licensing Board

Board: Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, Elevator Safety Division
Website: https://sfm.illinois.gov/about/divisions/elevators.html
Phone: (217) 785-0969

Contact Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, Elevator Safety Division 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	Missouri (MO)	Illinois (IL)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: Contact Division of Fire Safety for fees; license fee: Contact DFS for fees; total initial fees: Contact DFS for fee schedule; confidence: high; sources: https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/programs/elevator/	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
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Two (2) year period from date of issuance or renewal; CE hours: 8; Fee: Contact DFS for renewal fee	Period: Annual (implied; no multi-year mechanic renewal option listed); CE hours: 8; Fee: Contact OSFM for current renewal fee

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 Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, Elevator Safety Division →

Request credential verification from Missouri Division of Fire Safety, Elevator Safety Unit — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Missouri board →

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

Submit your application to Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal, Elevator Safety Division.

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: Missouri → Illinois

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Illinois Licensing Board

Study Materials

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

Reciprocity Status Unknown

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Illinois Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages