Elevator permits and inspections

Only licensed elevator contractors may install, maintain, alter, repair or test elevators and elevator-related devices in Minnesota. Permits are required for the installation, alteration, and removal of elevators. Permits for repairs are limited to what is identified in rule.

Get a permit

Apply or pay for an elevator permit online here. Note:  A new permit system launched June 22, 2020.

• View instructions about how to create an account, link to your license and pay fees.

Questions about permits? Contact us at ims.support.dli@state.mn.us.

Annual operating permits

• Pay an annual operating permit invoice

Questions about renewing an annual operating permit? Contact us at elevator.inspections.dli@state.mn.us or 651-284-5071.

Inspections for all devices except stairway chairlifts

To schedule an inspection, contact the inspector in your area.

• Elevator inspector contact information

• Searchable directory of elevator inspection districts

Stairway chairlift inspections

View information about stairway chairlift inspections below.

• Introduction to VuSpex Go offline field report (OFR) inspections

• VuSpex Go offline field report guide

• Stairway chairlift inspection checklist

Existing elevator data

Click here to download a complete elevator asset data set in .csv format.