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
  • Am I Eligible? Check Associate Licensure Eligibility
  • Licensure Requirements and Process overview

  • Online Application

      Step 1: Print all required documentation (see below).

      Please note: Pages 5 & 6 of the below required documentation must be notarized.

      Step 2: After completing all required documents, visit the online application portal and begin the online application. Upload all completed/notarized required documents in the online application portal.

      Step 3: Payment must be submitted at the end of the online application in order to be completely submitted.

      Please Note: The online application states you have up to 30 days to submit. The online application is not complete until a payment is submitted. Once your application has been completely submitted, you have one (1) year to complete and submit all required information.


  • Criminal History Reporting
  • Salesman/Broker Exam - PSI Candidate Information Bulletins
    • 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.

Broker Licensure
  • Am I Eligible? Check Broker Licensure Eligibility
  • Licensure Requirements and Process overview

  • Online Application

      Step 1: Print all required documentation (see below).

      Please note: Pages 5 & 6 of the below required documentation must be notarized.

      Step 2: After completing all required documents, visit the online application portal and begin the online application. Upload all completed/notarized required documents in the online application portal.

      Step 3: Payment must be submitted at the end of the online application in order to be completely submitted.

      Please Note: The online application states you have up to 30 days to submit. The online application is not complete until a payment is submitted. Once your application has been completely submitted, you have one (1) year to complete and submit all required information.


  • Criminal History Reporting
  • Salesman/Broker Exam - PSI Candidate Information Bulletins
    • 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.

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
  • Am I Eligible? Check Property Manager Licensure Eligibility
  • Licensure Requirements and Process overview

  • Online Application

    Step 1: Print all required documentation (see below).

    Please note: Pages 5 & 6 of the below required documentation must be notarized.

    Step 2: After completing all required documents, visit the online application portal and begin the online application. Upload all completed/notarized required documents in the online application portal.

    Step 3: Payment must be submitted at the end of the online application in order to be completely submitted.

    Please Note: The online application states you have up to 30 days to submit. The online application is not complete until a payment is submitted. Once your application has been completely submitted, you have one (1) year to complete and submit all required information.


  • Criminal History Reporting
  • Property Manager Exam - PSI Candidate Information Bulletins
    • 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.

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.