Licensing requirements
South Carolina
Everything you need to get your insurance producer license in South Carolina — exams are run by Pearson.
Exam fee
$59
Application fee
$25
Fingerprints
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CE per renewal
24 hrs
Step by step
Your path to a license
- 1
Complete the prelicensing course
- 2
Schedule the South Carolina State examination
- 3
Pass the state exam
- 4
Apply for license
Pre-licensing education
No general course requirement reported by the source.
Product training
LTC initial 8 hours; LTC refresher 4 hours; Annuity initial 4 hours; Flood initial 3 hours.
Only needed if you sell those products.
Heads up
Things people miss in South Carolina
#1 Expired License Penalty
If a license expires and the 180-day reinstatement window is missed, the license is canceled, requiring a full restart of the exam, fingerprinting, and application process.
#2 Application Delay
Wait at least 48 hours after passing your exam before submitting your application to ensure results are correctly uploaded to the state system.
#3 Fingerprinting Protocol
Fingerprinting instructions will be emailed to you by the state after your application is received; monitor your inbox closely.
Official sites
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Requirements change, and portal sites may add their own transaction fees. Always confirm with the South Carolina Department of Insurance before you apply.