South Carolina Board of Accountancy

Online Electronic Application

This electronic application will allow you to upload the required documentation and make payment via Visa/Mastercard or Electronic Check. Print the supplemental forms and instructions from the applicable link below. This electronic application is only available for first-time applicants.

1. Click here to begin your electronic application.
2. Download the following for electronic application:

   (Choose the type of licensure you are applying by and download the supplemental forms and instructions:)

   • CPA Licensure After Exam
     • Verification of Experience (Form 2102)
     • Lawful Presence
     • Signature Affidavit
     • Out of State Employer's License Verification (Form 2102A), if applicable
     • Interstate Exchange of Examination (Form 2106)
     • Professional Ethics: The AICPA's Comprehensive Course
   • CPA Licensure By Reciprocity
   • Lawful Presence
   • Signature Affidavit
   • Interstate Exchange of Exam and License Information

Paper Applications

Below are applications that may be completed and mailed in to the Board office. The below forms may not be used in conjunction with the above listed online electronic application.

• Licensing Application after Examination (Form 5003) - Fillable This application must include the below Certificate of Experience Package
  • Verification of Experience (Form 2102)
  • Lawful Presence
  • Signature Affidavit
  • Out of State Employer's License Verification (Form 2102A), if applicable
  • Interstate Exchange of Examination (Form 2106)
• Reciprocity Application (Forms 2203, 2103)
• Lawful Presence
• Signature Affidavit
• Interstate Exchange of Exam and License Information

Online Electronic Application

This electronic application will allow you to upload the required documentation and make payment via Visa/Mastercard or Electronic Check. Print the supplemental forms and instructions from the applicable link below. This electronic application is only available for first-time applicants.

1. Download the following for electronic application:
   • Forms and Instructions for Accounting Practitioner.
2. Click here to begin your electronic application.

Paper Applications

Below are applications that may be completed and mailed in to the Board office. The below forms may not be used in conjunction with the above listed online electronic application.

• Accounting Practitioner Application (Forms 2104, 2204)

• Out-of-State Firm Registration & Mobility (Forms 5101) - Fillable
• In-State Firm Registration Package (Form 2115) - Fillable

• CPA Reinstatement Application (Form 5001)

• CPA Retired Application

• CPA Emeritus Application (Form 5000)