Looking for information on government websites can feel overwhelming, so we put together this guide as your one-stop shop for the South Carolina Real Estate Commission.

If you’re looking for any of the following:

• CE requirements,

• testing information,

• license renewal requirements,

• necessary documents and forms, or

• license re-instatement information

then you're in the right place! The CE Shop has extensive knowledge of real estate in the Palmetto State, and we’re here to help.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common forms and resources you’ll need to get licensed and maintain your license in South Carolina. If you can’t find what you’re looking for below, check out the South Carolina Real Estate Commission website.

It’s important to note that a few documents can only be found inside the Commission’s Online Portal where licensees apply for licensing and manage their accounts.

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South Carolina State Requirement Detail for Real Estate Pre-Licensing Education

Hours Required by the State: 90 hours

• SC 60-Hr Unit I Pre-licensing Course

• SC 30-Hr Unit II Advanced Real Estate Principles Course

You must complete the Commission approved pre-licensing course (60 hours - Unit I Sales) then apply to take the SC Real Estate license examination. Before you apply for a license you will also need to complete an additional Unit II: Advanced Real Estate Principles course (30-hours). Passing score sheets and proof of completion of the Unit II course must be submitted with your licensure application.

Licensing Exam: The licensing exam is administered by PSI. Registration for the state licensing exam is an entirely separate process from proctoring for your course final exam. For instructions to register for your state licensing exam and further information, please click here.

The CE Shop’s Offering: 90 hours

Reporting: The state does not require schools to report pre-license course completions.

Expiration Date of Course: Course expiration dates vary by course. Each individual course will have an expiration date listed in your account.

The CE Shop’s Pre-Licensing courses expire six months after the date of purchase. Each student will be granted a one-month extension at no charge, to be applied immediately after the initial six-month term. For any reactivation or extension of the course after the seventh month, The CE Shop will charge the student 20% of the current retail price of the course for each 30-day extension or partial 30-day extension in the event that the course finally terminates before the end of the final 30-day extension. Students may also elect to re-enroll for 50% of the current retail price of the course, if the course has hit the year expiration or the student is at the 7 month mark and wants to repurchase and restart the course and enrollment. Extensions or reactivations cannot be granted beyond 12 months from the purchase of the course since, in all events, the course terminates 12 months after purchase.

Certificates: Immediately upon course completions, The CE Shop will provide students with an electronic copy of the course certificate of completion. Certificates will remain in your account for a minimum of five years, should you need additional copies at a later time. Please refer to your application to determine if you need to submit your certificate(s) of completion. Course completion dates are recorded using Central Standard Time. Please note that the date on your certificate of completion will reflect this.

Proctored Final Exam: The state requires your final exam to be proctored. The South Carolina Real Estate Commission has approved the use of temporary e-proctoring. You can now take your course final exam online through PSI. You’ll need to schedule an appointment with a proctor in advance. You can find full details of the proctoring process here. Upon passing the final course exam, you will be asked to sign an affidavit verifying your identity as the student who completed the course and the final course exam. Final exams must be passed with a minimum of 70%.

South Carolina Real Estate Commission

Street Address: Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building 110 Centerview Dr, Ste 201, Columbia, SC 29210

Mailing Address: PO Box 11847, Columbia, SC 29211-1847

Telephone: 803.896.4400

Fax: 803.896.4427

License Information

License Renewal Website

Renewal/License FAQs

License Lookup Website

License Exam Information

Contact SC Dept LLR via Email