It takes two to three months to get a forklift license. 1. The forklift license is a certificate managed by the Quality Supervision Bureau, and the exams include theoretical exams and practical exams. 2. Forklift is a special vehicle and should be registered in the forklift training base designated by the municipal quality supervision department. 3. The person applying for forklift license shall meet the following conditions: 18 years old and under 55 years old.