Applications and Requirements
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South Carolina currently only has reciprocity with the States of:
- Georgia
- North Carolina
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.
- Am I Eligible? Check Associate Licensure Eligibility
- Licensure Requirements and Process overview
- Criminal History Reporting
- Salesman/Broker Exam - PSI Candidate Information Bulletins
Step 1- Print all required documentation (see below).
Please note: Pages 5 & 6 of the required documentation must be notarized.
Step 2- After completing all required documents, please visit the online application portal and begin the online application process. Upload all completed/notarized required documents in the online application portal.
Please Note: Payment must be submitted at the end of the online application in order to be submitted.
Please Note: Once a completed application has been received and approved, applicants will be made exam eligible. It will take 48 hours for applicants to receive notification from PSI when they are authorized to register for the examination. Applicants are responsible for registering and scheduling with PSI. The examination registration fee is to be paid directly to PSI upon registration.
- Am I Eligible? Check Broker Licensure Eligibility
- Licensure Requirements and Process overview
- Criminal History Reporting
- Salesman/Broker Exam - PSI Candidate Information Bulletins
Step 1- Print all required documentation (see below).
Please note: Pages 5 & 6 of the required documentation must be notarized.
Step 2- After completing all required documents, please visit the online application portal and begin the online application process. Upload all completed/notarized required documents in the online application portal.
Please Note: Payment must be submitted at the end of the online application in order to be submitted.
Please Note: Once a completed application has been received and approved, applicants will be made exam eligible. It will take 48 hours for applicants to receive notification from PSI when they are authorized to register for the examination. Applicants are responsible for registering and scheduling with PSI. The examination registration fee is to be paid directly to PSI upon registration.
If you do not hold an active Broker or Broker-in-Charge license with South Carolina, you must first apply for a Broker license.
- Am I Eligible? Check Broker-in-Charge Licensure Eligibility
- Licensure Requirements and Process overview
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
- To log in, you will need your UserID and password. (Commission office does not have access to passwords).
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.
- Am I Eligible? Check Property Manager Licensure Eligibility
- Licensure Requirements and Process overview
- Criminal History Reporting
- Property Manager Exam - PSI Candidate Information Bulletins
Step 1- Print all required documentation (see below).
Please note: Pages 5 & 6 of the required documentation must be notarized.
Step 2- After completing all required documents, please visit the online application portal and begin the online application process. Upload all completed/notarized required documents in the online application portal.
Please Note: Payment must be submitted at the end of the online application in order to be submitted.
Please Note: Once a completed application has been received and approved, applicants will be made exam eligible. It will take 48 hours for applicants to receive notification from PSI when they are authorized to register for the examination. Applicants are responsible for registering and scheduling with PSI. The examination registration fee is to be paid directly to PSI upon registration.
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.
- Am I Eligible? Check Property Manager-in-Charge Licensure Eligibility
- Licensure Requirements and Process overview
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
- To log in, you will need your UserID and password. (Commission office does not have access to passwords).
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.