Permits for conveyance items, like elevators and escalators, are available at DPD's Applicant Service Center (location & hours). Be prepared before you come in! Download the conveyance permit application form online at our Over-the-counter forms website.

Permit Requirements
Elevator permits are required for installation of all elevators, escalators, moving walks, dumbwaiters, handicap lifts, and material lifts in public and private buildings and private residences. Plan review (two sets of plans) is required for all elevator permits. The applicant must supply the following information:

• Work site address
• Name of building
• Applicant (permit holder) information
• Owner/tenant information
• Description of work

Licensing
The professional who applies for the conveyance permit must have a state of Washington Contractor's license. Please see more information about that licensing on Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) website.