South Carolina Real Estate Agent License
Complete requirements guide for South Carolina
Pre-Licensing Education
Complete 90 hours of pre-licensing education through two required courses before taking the licensing exam.
Required Courses (90 hours total):
- • 60-Hour Unit I Associate Pre-Licensing Course
- • 30-Hour Unit II Advanced Real Estate Principles Course
Both courses must be completed before scheduling the state exam.
State Examination
Exam Name
South Carolina Real Estate Salesperson Examination
Provider
PSI
Format
120 multiple-choice questions: 80 national (2 hours), 40 state (1 hour 20 minutes)
Passing Score
56 correct on national, 21 correct on state portion
Exam Fee
$63
Retake Policy: Can retake upon failure; $63 fee per attempt. Online proctored option available.
Background Check
Type: Criminal background check
Sponsoring Broker
Must affiliate with a licensed South Carolina broker-in-charge to activate your license
Fee Breakdown
| Examination Fee | $63 |
| Application Fee | $25 |
| License Fee | $50 |
| Total Fees | $138 |
Background checks can take up to 16 weeks. $88 exam scheduling fee includes $25 application + $63 exam.
License Renewal
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal Fee
$75
CE Required
10 hours
Online Renewal
Yes
10 hours of continuing education including mandatory 4-hour SC Core course. Up to 4 elective hours can carry forward.
License Reciprocity
South Carolina has reciprocity agreements with Georgia and North Carolina. Georgia residents meeting GA CE requirements may be exempt from SC CE.
South Carolina Real Estate Commission
- Official Website
- (803) 896-4400
- Apply Online
Helpful Tools
Upgrade to Broker
Requires 5 years active SC associate licensure within past 7 years, 60 hours broker education (Unit III A and B), and broker exam. Must be 21+ years old.
- • 5 years experience required
- • 60 additional education hours
- • Broker exam required
Last verified: 2026-01-12