Contractor licenses in South Carolina

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Licensing board: South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board (LLR)
License lookup: LLR license lookup
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years for most licenses; every year for others
Renewal fees: $100-$220
Continuing education: 8 hours per cycle

Contractor's Licensing Board licenses renew every two years; Residential Builders Commission licenses renew on the commission's own cycle.

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General Contractor License

South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board (LLR)

Every 24 months ·$135.00

Residential Builder License

South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (LLR)

Every 24 months ·$220.00 ·8 CE hours

Asbestos Abatement Contractor License

South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES)

Every 12 months ·$100.00 ·8 CE hours

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License	Board	Renewal	Fee	CE
Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Insurance required	South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES)	1 year	$100.00	8 hours
Electrical Contractor License	South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board (LLR)	2 years	$135.00	None
Fire Sprinkler Contractor License Insurance required	South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board (LLR)	2 years	$200.00	None
General Contractor License	South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board (LLR)	2 years	$135.00	None
HVAC Contractor License	South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board (LLR)	2 years	$135.00	None
Mechanical Contractor License	South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board (LLR)	2 years	$135.00	None
Plumbing Contractor License	South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board (LLR)	2 years	$135.00	None
Residential Builder License Bond required	South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (LLR)	2 years	$220.00	8 hours
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Special case	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	See page	See page	None
Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements Special case	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	See page	See page	None
OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training Special case	U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA	See page	See page	None

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Renewal deadlines in South Carolina

When South Carolina contractor licenses come due

Every 2 years

7 license pages, including Residential Builder License, Electrical Contractor License, General Contractor License.

Every year

1 license page, including Asbestos Abatement Contractor License.

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South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board (LLR) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES)

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