Limited Elevator Mechanic (LEM)
Last updated 02/11/2026
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Fees
| License Fee |
Description |
Exemptions |
| $60.00 |
|
None
|
Description
May perform only the mechanical portions of any installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of the elevator equipment.
Duration
License renewal is every three years on October 1.
Renewal Information
A renewal notice will be mailed to the licensee approximately six weeks prior to the expiration of their license. Continuing Education (if necessary) and fees will be explained on the renewal form. Renewal fees vary by license type.
Duplicate License Requirements
If you lost your license or have changed your address and would like a replacement license, submit form 2523 from Building Codes website, along with appropriate $10 fee.
Prerequisites and Requirements
Prerequisites
Submit verification:
(1) 4,000 hours of lawful experience obtained before Oct. 23, 1999 that is notarized.
(2) A Notarized verification of the hours in Part A in conjunction with the applicant
having completed 40 or more elevator projects from an Oregon business.
(3) Verification from a CPA attesting the business has at least $75,000 of gross business obtained before Oct. 23, 1999.
Required Documentation
Completed application with applicable fee
Copy of high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Copy of apprenticeship completion (if required by license type)
Experience qualification documents (if required by license type)
Examination Information
No exam
Continuing Education Requirements
Exempt from continuing education requirements.
Bonding Requirements
None
Insurance Requirements
None
Other Information
None
Statutes, Administrative Rules, Ordinances
Other Detail Information
None
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