Apply for a Hoisting Engineer License

This application will allow you to sit for a hoisting exam. Passing an exam will allow you to obtain a new license, upgrade a license, or add restrictions to your license. If you currently have a license and wish to renew, see this page. Submit all of the follow items to apply for a hoisting license and sit for an exam:   

• A legible copy of a valid driver's license, driver's license learner's permit, or Massachusetts ID issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
• A copy of a DOT Medical Certificate, Massachusetts Intrastate Medical Waiver, or ANSI/ASME B30.5 Medical Qualifications Form. For more information, see the Medical Requirements page.
• Either authorization for the Massachusetts RMV to share your Driver's License photo with the Office of Public Safety and Inspections or a 2x2 passport-style photo.
• Applicants applying for a Hoisting Engineer Apprentice license must also submit an ID card from the Division of Apprentice Standards.
• An application processing fee of $75.00 for each restriction. Payment can be made in the online application or, for mail applications, in the form of a check or money order made out to the “Commonwealth of Massachusetts". This processing fee is non-refundable. 

You must be of at least 18 years of age to apply for a hoisting license.

If you are unsure which license restrictions to apply for, see the License Type Guide.

To prepare for an examination, all applicants should know all relevant statutes, regulations, and operating instructions provided by the manufacturer’s operating manuals. For more information see Education Requirements.

If you are a military veteran or service member you may qualify for benefits under the VALOR Act. 

Short Term Rental Info

If you are seeking approval to issue temporary permits as a short-term rental entity for compact hoisting machinery, see this page.

Offer Continuing Education

If you wish to offer your own continuing education for hoisting engineers, see this page.