Chicago 301 - Stationary Engineers
As of June 1, 2022, all new applications and renewals for stationary engineer licenses must be submitted through the City of Chicago’s Inspections, Permits, and Licensing web portal.
An overview of the stationary engineer license is available on the City of Chicago Department of Buildings web site.
New Applicants
To apply to take the written examination, please create an online account and apply for a license.
Must have two years of experience at the time you apply online.
Note: when creating an online account, make sure the name and address you use matches the information on the government-issued photo ID that you will show when you arrive for the written examination.
The written examination is given on announced dates (see below).
All fees must be paid through the web portal.
In order to be approved for the exam date for which they registered, candidates MUST PAY FOR THE EXAM BY 12:00pm on the deadline date.
Candidates who have not paid for the exam by 12:00pm on the deadline date will be automatically moved to the next examination date.
Renewing An Existing License
If you have an existing license, please create an online account and request that you be associated with the company that holds the license.
To access your renewal information, please enter: BBRI plus the numeric portion only of your current license
All renewals must be submitted and paid for through the web portal. Renewals will not be accepted by mail or over the phone.
Study Materials and Requirements
Exam Information:
| Exam | Exam Date | Deadline | City | Fees | |
| Written | Feb 05, 2025 | Jan 08, 2025 | Chicago, IL. | $70.00 | |
| Written | Apr 23, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | Chicago, IL. | $70.00 | |
| Written | Jun 25, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | Chicago, IL. | $70.00 | |
| Written | Oct 22, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | Chicago, IL. | $70.00 |