South Carolina Soil Classifier Advisory Council

2027-2029 Individual License Renewal Fee: $300

Any license not renewed by January 31, 2027, shall be considered lapsed and a reinstatement application, reinstatement fee of $375 and proof of thirty (30) continuing education hours must be submitted.

Individuals must have thirty (30) hours of continuing education. You must be able to show written proof of the continuing education hours you received during the two-year renewal period February 1, 2025 - January 31, 2027.

More information about Continuing Education can be found here.

1. Does the Council pre-approve courses?
   The Council does not pre-approve courses. Information regarding continuing education can be found here.

2. Who is exempt from Continuing Education requirements?
   Per Regulation 108-5(D), individuals meeting the following requirements are exempt from the continuing education requirement:
• New licensees are exempt for their first renewal period.
• A licensee serving on temporary active military duty in the armed forced of the United States for a period of time exceeding 120 consecutive days in a year shall be exempt from continuing education for that year.
• Licensees experiencing physical disability, illness, or other extenuating circumstances may submit supporting documentation for a reduction or waiver of requirements for review by January 1 of the renewal year.

3. I completed a CE course. How do I report it?
   Licensees are responsible for tracking their Continuing Education hours and having documentation of those hours for a CE Audit.
   
   After the renewal period, the Council will conduct a random audit for compliance with the CE requirement. If you are selected in the audit, you will be notified by the Council to submit proof of your CE hours.

4. Can I take CE courses in other states and get credit for them?
   CE courses may be taken in states outside South Carolina.