Applications and Requirements

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DACA License Eligibility
In accordance with S.C. Code of Laws Section 8-29-10 and a SC Attorney General Opinion dated March 3, 2014, DACA status recipients are not able to receive a professional license in South Carolina.
Reciprocity

South Carolina currently only has reciprocity with the States of:

In order to qualify for licensure through Reciprocity with any of the listed states above, you must contact that state's Commission, complete that state's appropriate forms and satisfy their requirements for licensure as set forth in the reciprocal agreements.

In order to qualify for South Carolina licensure through Reciprocity, candidates must satisfy the requirements as set forth in the reciprocity agreements. Qualifying candidates who wish to obtain South Carolina licensure must complete an application for licensure located in the licensure dropdown menus below.
Associate Licensure
Broker Licensure
Broker-in-Charge Licensure

If you do not hold an active Broker or Broker-in-Charge license with South Carolina, you must first apply for a Broker license.

Online Application

To attain licensure as a Broker-in-Charge with the SC Real Estate Commission, please follow the below steps:

Step 1 - Complete the Broker-in-Charge Designation Form (DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE COMMISSION OFFICE)

Step 2 - Review the Document Submission Instructions

Step 3 - Submit the completed Broker-in-Charge Designation form through document submission in the Licensee Portal

Step 4 - After the forms have been submitted via document submission, if applicable, an invoice for the initial licensing fee will be sent via email. Document submissions are processed in the order received, please allow time for a processor to send the invoice.

Please note:

    • The Initial Licensing Fee is $250.

*DO NOT SEND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO THE COMMISSION*

Step 5 - Once the fee has been collected, please allow 3-5 business days for the license to be issued. You will receive an email confirming the license information. A copy of the license will be mailed to the brokerage.

Property Manager Licensure
Property Manager-in-Charge Licensure

If you do not hold an active Property Manager or Property Manager-in-Charge license with South Carolina, you must first apply for a Property Manager license.

Online Application

To attain licensure as a Property Manager-in-Charge with the SC Real Estate Commission, please follow the below steps:

Step 1 - Complete the Property Manager-in-Charge Designation Form (DO NOT MAIL THIS FORM TO THE COMMISSION OFFICE)

Step 2 - Review the Document Submission Instructions

Step 3 - Submit the completed Broker-in-Charge Designation form through document submission in the Licensee Portal

Step 4 - After the form has been submitted via document submission, if applicable, an invoice for the initial licensing fee will be sent via email. Document submissions are processed in the order received, please allow time for a processor to send the invoice.

Please note:

    • The Initial Licensing Fee is $250.

*DO NOT SEND A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO THE COMMISSION*

Step 5 - Once the fee has been collected, please allow 3-5 business days for the license to be issued. You will receive an email confirming the license information. A copy of the license will be mailed to the brokerage.