Insurance License Renewal in South Carolina (2026)

Insurance license renewal in South Carolina is handled by the South Carolina Department of Insurance, which requires Insurance Producer (Agent)s 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 Insurance renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Resident producer licenses renew biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. The compliance year is tied to birth year parity: producers born in an even-numbered year renew by their birth month in even years; those born in odd years renew in odd years. Extensions are not granted, and failure to comply by the deadline causes the license to expire.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$25.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	NIPR (renewal); SBS / State Based Systems (CE transcript tracking)
Governing body	South Carolina Department of Insurance

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Last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Department of Insurance. automated research workflow (official south-carolina Department of Insurance), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for Insurances in South Carolina

24 CE credit hours per two-year cycle ending in the producer's birth month/year. At least 3 hours must be in approved Ethics courses. Producers holding multiple lines of authority must complete at least 8 hours in each line of authority (in addition to the 3 ethics hours), with remaining hours in any approved line. The state separately approves specialized courses such as Long-Term Care Partnership and Annuity Suitability training; specific stand-alone hour mandates for those were not stated on the main CE compliance page.

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How to renew your Insurance license in South Carolina

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the South Carolina Department of Insurance portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in NIPR (renewal); SBS / State Based Systems (CE transcript tracking).
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal is processed online through NIPR (nipr.com); a NIPR transaction fee applies in addition to the $25 DOI renewal fee. CE compliance is tracked via the State Based Systems (SBS) platform where producers can view their CE transcript. The official pages state extensions will not be granted and that non-compliance by the birth-month deadline causes the license to expire; no fixed late/reinstatement fee is published on the official renewal pages (an expired license generally requires reapplication). Figures apply to a standard resident individual producer, not adjusters or business entities.

Insurance license renewal in South Carolina: frequently asked questions

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

South Carolina Insurance licenses renew every 24 months. Resident producer licenses renew biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. The compliance year is tied to birth year parity: producers born in an even-numbered year renew by their birth month in even years; those born in odd years renew in odd years. Extensions are not granted, and failure to comply by the deadline causes the license to expire.

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

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. 24 CE credit hours per two-year cycle ending in the producer's birth month/year. At least 3 hours must be in approved Ethics courses. Producers holding multiple lines of authority must complete at least 8 hours in each line of authority (in addition to the 3 ethics hours), with remaining hours in any approved line. The state separately approves specialized courses such as Long-Term Care Partnership and Annuity Suitability training; specific stand-alone hour mandates for those were not stated on the main CE compliance page. Confirm the current requirement with the South Carolina Department of Insurance.

Can I renew my South Carolina Insurance license online?

Yes — South Carolina offers online renewal through the South Carolina Department of Insurance. Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the South Carolina Department of Insurance promptly if your license has lapsed.

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