Obtain an: Elevator Agency Technician or Restricted Technician License

All new license applications are required to be submitted online through DOB NOW Licensing. Read the related Service Notice for more information.

NOTE: The Licensing & Exams Unit will not be accepting any walk-in transactions, or paper applications for this process.

STEP 1: Applying for the Card

To obtain an Elevator Agency Technician or Restricted Technician license, you must meet the following qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years old
• Be able to read and write the English language
• Be fit to perform the work authorized by the particular license

STEP 2: Submitting Required Documents

For step by step instructions on how to file a new elevator license application, please view the links below.

• Pay Elevator Director/ Inspector Exam Fee Step by Step Guide
• New Elevator License Application Step by Step Guide
• Elevator Business Approval Application Step by Step Guide

Full training presentations on how to use DOB NOW Licensing for Elevator Licenses:

• Elevator Helpers & Technicians Training Presentation
• DOB NOW: Licensing – Elevator Helpers & Technicians Webinar

To become an Elevator Agency Technician or Restricted Technician, you must submit the documents listed below as scanned PDFs via the DOB NOW Portal. Applicants that do not currently have an eFiling account will need to create an account by completing the registration form.

Submit these documents:

• Elevator Worker Attestation Form
• New York State Department of Labor Elevator Mechanic License (for Elevator Technician)
  in lieu of a scan of the NYS License a copy of the approval email with license number may be submitted
• New York State Department of Labor Elevator Accessibility Technician License (for Restricted Elevator Technician)
  in lieu of a scan of the NYS License a copy of the approval email with license number may be submitted
• Current Photo ID (Driver’s license, State ID, permit, green card or passport)
• Child Support Certification Form
• Original Social Security Card
• License Issuance Fee – $50.00 payable within the DOB NOW Portal

STEP 3: Obtaining Your License Card

Once all documentation has been submitted and approved, you will be able to schedule an appointment within the DOB NOW Portal to take picture and receive the Elevator Agency Technician or Restricted Technician license card.

Due to the expected high volume of applicants, new card holders will receive a link to a downloadable version of the card until applicants are able to receive appointments to get a physical card.

Helpful Links

• Printable Version
• NEW Elevator License Requirements FAQs
• Check Elevator Agency Licensee Status (use Licensees Search, no Log In required)