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​ Now Live for Trades Credentials and Renewals!

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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.
  

Registration Information

Per Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.991, the activities that may be undertaken by a person who holds license or registration as a licensed Lift Mechanic, a registered Lift Apprentice, or a registered Lift Helper shall be limited to the erection, construction, alteration, replacement, maintenance, repair, remove or dismantling of conveyances covered under ASME A18.1 and ASME A17.1 sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 7.8.

Per Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.998, the activities of an individual who holds a registration by the Department as a registered Lift Apprentice to erect, construct, alter, replace, maintain, repair, remove or dismantle conveyances shall be performed under the general supervision of a person who is a licensed Lift Mechanic or a licensed Elevator Mechanic. A registered Lift Apprentice may also maintain and repair conveyances covered under the scope of ASME A18.1 and ASME A17.1 sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 7.8 under the general supervision of a person who is a licensed Lift Mechanic, a licensed Elevator Mechanic, or a licensed Elevator Mechanic Restricted.

Application Information

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