Licensing facts · 2026

South Carolina real estate license timeline

Salesperson/'associate': $25 application + $50 initial license (LLR docs rev 2023-2024). Exam $67 both/$59 one portion per PSI bulletin updated 8/27/2026 (LLR docs still say $63/$55). Prelicense 90 hrs (60-hr Unit I + 30-hr Unit II). Fingerprint (SLED/FBI) + SSN check required via llr.sc.gov/recheck - fee not published on LLR pages (~$25-55 secondary), included in totals. E&O not state-mandated. Deed recording fee payer is customary (seller), not statutory. Broker: 3 of last 5 yrs active + 60 hrs (Units IIIA/IIIB); broker license $125. No published pass rates found.