Contractor License Renewal in South Carolina (2026)

Contractor license renewal in South Carolina is handled by the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR), which requires General Contractors 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 Contractor renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial. General Contractor licenses expire October 31 of every even-numbered year (Mechanical Contractor licenses expire October 31 of every odd-numbered year). Renew without penalty if renewed/postmarked on or before 10/31; tiered late fees apply through 1/31.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$135.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR)

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR). automated research workflow (official south-carolina contractor board), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Contractors in South Carolina

No continuing education is required for general/mechanical contractor license renewal in South Carolina; the official CLB renewal and fees pages list no CE requirement for these licenses. (Note: the 24-hour CE requirement found elsewhere on the LLR site applies to other professions such as burglar/fire alarm contractors, not general contractors.)

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How to renew your Contractor license in South Carolina

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR) 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: South Carolina licenses general (commercial) contractors at the state level through the Contractor's Licensing Board under LLR. A General or Mechanical Contractor license is required for commercial construction over $10,000 in regulated classifications (SC Code Title 40, Ch. 11, Sec. 40-11-410). Applicants must designate a Primary Qualifying Party who passes PSI technical exams plus the SC Business Management and Law exam, and show 2 years of relevant experience. Licensees are assigned a financial group (I-V) based on working capital/net worth that caps project size. Renewal fee $135 (on or before 10/31); late fees: +$100 (11/01-11/30 = $235), +$150 (12/01-12/31 = $285), +$200 (01/01-01/31 = $335). late_fee_usd recorded as the first-tier $100 penalty. Initial license fee $350; reinstatement $350. Renewals handled via the LLR online self-service portal (llr.sc.gov/clb/self-service.aspx). Note: residential-only construction is regulated separately by the SC Residential Builders Commission, and 2026-2028 GC renewals were scheduled to open in August 2026. Verified June 2026.

Contractor license renewal in South Carolina: frequently asked questions

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

South Carolina Contractor licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial. General Contractor licenses expire October 31 of every even-numbered year (Mechanical Contractor licenses expire October 31 of every odd-numbered year). Renew without penalty if renewed/postmarked on or before 10/31; tiered late fees apply through 1/31.

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

South Carolina does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Contractor license. No continuing education is required for general/mechanical contractor license renewal in South Carolina; the official CLB renewal and fees pages list no CE requirement for these licenses. (Note: the 24-hour CE requirement found elsewhere on the LLR site applies to other professions such as burglar/fire alarm contractors, not general contractors.) Confirm the current rule with the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR).

Can I renew my South Carolina Contractor license online?

Yes — South Carolina offers online renewal through the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR). Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $100 may apply. Contact the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (SC Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation / LLR) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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