Now Live for Trades Credentials and Renewals!
All initial, reinstatement, and renewal applications for a Trades credential must now be made through
LicensE, your online, self-guided licensing platform.
- To apply for a license or renew your license, go to license.wi.gov.
- For those renewing in LicensE for the first time or looking for more information about LicensE, including exams, refer to the “Trades LicensE Information" document.
- Please review the
LicensE Applicant User Guide for help.
- If you are having trouble with anything, please submit a support ticket at this link. Please provide complete contact information and a detailed description of the issue you are experiencing.
Wisconsin Act 240 - Credentialing DACA Recipients
DSPS is finalizing registration in the federal SAVE program. This is a necessary step to help our agency verify Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status as we implement legislation allowing eligible DACA recipients to obtain an occupational license in Wisconsin.
The SAVE program requires both DACA and employment authorization. DACA applicants should have their current Employment Authorization Document (EAD card) available to complete license application.
We are transitioning our forms to an online platform, AccessGov, that meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidance. You will be able to submit some forms directly within the platform, while some may require you to download as a PDF and upload to another system. AccessGov will launch at the end of June 2026.
License Information
Per Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.9905, no person or entity may engage in the business or offer to engage in the business of constructing, installing, altering, servicing, replacing or maintaining conveyances unless the person or entity holds a license issued by the Department as a licensed Elevator Contractor. A person, entity or business is not required to hold a license as a licensed Elevator Contractor to service or maintain existing conveyances within facilities or properties owned by the person, entity or business. A person who holds an Elevator Contractor license shall:
Be responsible for the contractor's work on conveyances with respect to compliance to Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 318;
Utilize the appropriately licensed or registered individuals to construct, install, alter, service, replace or maintain conveyances;
For any construction, installation, alteration, repair or replacement of a conveyance or conveyance component that requires a permit under Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 318.1007, a licensed Elevator Contractor may not commence the work until a permit is issued for the project;
Shall maintain their liability insurance as specified under Wis. Stat. § 101.985(1).
Application Information
| Form | Description
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| 3140 | Elevator Contractor License Application Information
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3198
| Trades LicensE Information
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2255
| Trades Convictions and Pending Charges (if applicable)
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