Barber License Renewal in South Carolina (2026)

Barber license renewal in South Carolina is handled by the South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation), which requires Barbers to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

South Carolina Barber renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Registered barber licenses renew on a biennial cycle and expire June 30; the renewal application and fee must be submitted (postmarked) on or before the June 30 expiration date. An expired license can be reinstated by paying the reinstatement fee if lapsed three years or less; beyond three years the person must re-examine.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$125.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

Go to the official South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). automated research workflow (official south-carolina barber board), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Barbers in South Carolina

No continuing education is required for registered barber renewal. The barber statute conditions renewal only on payment of the required fee, and 2025-2026 legislation (Bill 4752) confirms barbers are exempt from the CE requirements that apply to cosmetologists. (A pending bill proposes adding a small CE requirement, but it is not currently in effect.)

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How to renew your Barber license in South Carolina

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Combined Board of Barbering & Cosmetology administered by SC LLR. Official fee schedule (SC Code of Regs Chapter 10, Section 10-6(A)) lists Registered Barber Renewal $125 and Reinstatement $150; no separate barber late-fee line is published in the regulation, so late_fee is null (reinstatement fee applies to lapsed licenses). The barber renewal statute (Title 40, Chapter 7) and Bill 4752 state renewal is biennial; statute language referencing 'June thirtieth of each year' describes the June 30 expiration date within that two-year cycle. Online renewal is via the LLR E-Services / Self-Service portal. The LLR website pages (Renewals.aspx, ce.aspx) repeatedly timed out for automated fetching; cycle and fee were verified from the official scstatehouse.gov statute and Code of Regulations Chapter 10 PDF, plus LLR search snippets.

Barber license renewal in South Carolina: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Barber license in South Carolina?

South Carolina Barber licenses renew every 24 months. Registered barber licenses renew on a biennial cycle and expire June 30; the renewal application and fee must be submitted (postmarked) on or before the June 30 expiration date. An expired license can be reinstated by paying the reinstatement fee if lapsed three years or less; beyond three years the person must re-examine.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Barber license in South Carolina?

South Carolina does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Barber license. No continuing education is required for registered barber renewal. The barber statute conditions renewal only on payment of the required fee, and 2025-2026 legislation (Bill 4752) confirms barbers are exempt from the CE requirements that apply to cosmetologists. (A pending bill proposes adding a small CE requirement, but it is not currently in effect.) Confirm the current rule with the South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation).

Can I renew my South Carolina Barber license online?

Yes — South Carolina offers online renewal through the South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my South Carolina Barber license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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