South Carolina Licensing Requirements and Education
South Carolina sets staged pre-license and post-license education plus examination and continuing-education requirements. This chapter summarizes the path to and maintenance of a South Carolina license.
Pre-License Education and Exam
An applicant must complete the 60-hour Unit I pre-license course before taking the South Carolina salesperson examination. The candidate must pass the exam, which covers national and South Carolina-specific content, and meet eligibility requirements before licensure.
Post-License Education
After becoming licensed, a South Carolina salesperson must complete the 30-hour Unit II advanced course within the required post-licensing period. Together with Unit I, this brings the education total to 90 hours. The post-license requirement ensures new licensees build practical knowledge early in their careers.
Affiliation, Continuing Education, and Renewal
A new salesperson must be affiliated with a broker-in-charge for the license to be active. Licenses renew on a set cycle, and licensees must complete Commission-approved continuing education, including any required core topics, before renewing. Allowing a license to lapse can require reinstatement steps before practice resumes.