Broker-in-Charge
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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.
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.
The Reciprocity Agreement between SC & GA now contains Continuing Education Reciprocity.
Georgia residents, who are also licensed in South Carolina, that have met the continuing education requirements of your resident licensed jurisdiction can be exempt from continuing education in South Carolina. You will be required to self-report the exemption through the continuing education tracking provider, CE Broker. Click here to activate your FREE CE Broker Account
All exemptions must be reported to CE broker with each renewal cycle for your South Carolina License: Step-by-step instructions for reporting exemption. You must report a copy of your Certification of Licensure from the GA Commission or a copy of your completed CE from GA.
South Carolina residents, who are also licensed in Georgia, will need to contact the Georgia Commission for information regarding reporting Continuing Education for their Georgia licensure.
- If you do not hold an active Broker or Broker-in-Charge license with South Carolina, you must first apply for a SC Broker license.
- Am I Eligible? Check Broker-in-Charge Licensure Eligibility
- Licensure Requirements and Process verview
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 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.