Renew your hoisting engineer license

Learn how to renew a hoisting engineer license in Massachusetts.
Please allow 5 weeks for application processing.

Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure

Online

If looking for a status update on a license renewal, please put your full OPSI license number, including prefix, in the subject line. Email Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure at OPSI-info@mass.gov

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What you need   for Renew your hoisting engineer license

Hoisting licenses must be renewed every 2 years and are eligible to be renewed 60 days before they expire. The Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI) will send a renew form to the email address and address on file 60 days before it expires.  

To renew a Hoisting Engineer License you will need

  • A copy of a valid driver's license, driver's license learner's permit, or Massachusetts ID from the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
  • A copy of a DOT Medical Certificate, Massachusetts Intrastate Medical Waiver, or ANSI/ASME B30.5 Medial Qualifications Form. For more information, view Medical Requirements for Hoisting Engineer License.
  • Continuing Education Certifications for each restriction renewed. For more information, view Education Requirements for Hoisting Engineer License.
  • Either authorization from the Massachusetts RMV to share your driver's license photo with the Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI) or a 2-inch by 2-inch photo that meets these guidelines.

If you are an active-duty service member, you may keep your license valid for up to 90 days after discharge under the VALOR Act.  Email OPSI-info@mass.gov for more information.

Fees   for Renew your hoisting engineer license

There is a nonrefundable processing fee of $60. Payment can be made online. If you sent an application by mail, payment must be enclosed in the form of a check or money order made out to the “Commonwealth of Massachusetts". 

Name Fee Unit
License renewal $60 each (flat-fee not dependent on # of restrictions renewed)

How to renew   Renew your hoisting engineer license

You can renew online using the Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI) mylicenseone portal.   

If you don't have an account, you must create one.  

  • Log in and Select your license under “All Existing Licenses Held”  
  • If you don’t see your license, select “Don’t see your license? Click here to search for it” and enter your License Number and Registration Code, both can be found on your renewal form 
  • If you don’t have your Registration Code, you can email OPSI-info@mass.gov with Request for Registration Code in the subject line. Include your license number and phone number. 

Send completed documentation and a check or money order payable to the "Commonwealth of Massachusetts" to

P.O. Box 414376 
Boston, MA 02241-4376

 Licenses can also be renewed in person at:

1000 Washington St., Suite 710
Boston, MA 02118

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Contact   for Renew your hoisting engineer license

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Main Office
1000 Washington St, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118
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If looking for a status update on a license renewal, please put your full OPSI license number, including prefix, in the subject line. Email Office of Public Safety and Inspections, Division of Occupational Licensure at OPSI-info@mass.gov

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