Lift Helper

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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.

​​​​​​​​​​Trades Renewal Message​​

Please go to https://appswlp.dsps.wi.gov/SB.CredentialRenewal/app/rstCredentialSearch for a special renewal message and to LicensE​ to renew your credentials.

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 305.999, the activities of an individual, who holds a registration as a registered Lift Helper 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 Helper 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

Form
Description
3145Lift Helper Registration Application Information
3198
Trades​ LicensE Information
​2255​
​Trades Convictions and Pending Charges (if applicable) 
OPTIONAL PRE-APPLICATION CONVICTION REVIEW (See Form 3085 below.)​
3085
Application for Predetermination (Optional-Submit ONLY if you have been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, or other violations of federal or state law in this state or any other and you want a review of your conviction record before applying for a credential.)​