South Carolina Roofing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The General Contractor - Specialty: Roofing (CLB; commercial and all structures) (South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR)) renews every 2 years and has a renewal fee of about $135. The Residential Specialty Contractor Registration - Roofer (South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (LLR)) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $100 and requires a bond of $5,000 (verify with the board). Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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General Contractor - Specialty: Roofing (CLB; commercial and all structures)

GC-ROOF · State license · South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR)

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Renew on the official site (803) 896-4686

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: All General Contractor licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years (next: Oct 31, 2026; then 2028). Renewal opens August; documents and fee must be postmarked by Oct 31.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No grace period: renewal applications not postmarked by the Oct 31 expiration date result in a lapsed license (S.C. Code 40-11-250(A)). A lapsed license may be renewed within 90 days of expiration with renewal and late fees, retroactive to the expiration date (Nov 1 to Jan 31 fee schedule). Operating on a lapsed license is practicing without a license.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $135
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Biennial renewal about $135 if renewed/postmarked by Oct 31. Nov 1-30: about $100 late fee + about $135 = about $235. Dec 1-31: about $150 late fee + about $135 = about $285. Jan 1-31: about $200 late fee + about $135 = about $335.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Lapsed up to 90 days: renew with late fees, retroactive to expiration. After 90 days the entity must apply and qualify as an initial licensee (S.C. Code 40-11-250(B)). The Board directs lapsed mechanical licensees to submit Doc #165 (initial application, about $350 licensure fee) and Doc #181 (PQP/QP revision) for reinstatement.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Technical exam waiver agreements (list dated Feb 2025) exist with Alabama, Georgia (Georgia does not accept SC waivers as of 4/15/2022), Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania (Reading), Tennessee, Texas and Utah (exams passed before 5/2019), for specific classifications only. MASC or Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Master Electrician, Master Plumber and HARV certifications and the NASCLA exam are also accepted. The SC Business Management and Law exam is still required.

Notes

Roofing is a General Contractor-Specialty subclassification requiring a technical exam (also included in GC Building classification). Roofing license covers installation and repair of roofs and roof decking on commercial, industrial, residential and institutional structures. General Contractor group limits (per bid/job; working capital or net worth, either one): G1 $100,000 (WC $10,000 / NW $20,000); G2 $400,000 ($40,000 / $60,000); G3 $1,000,000 ($100,000 / $150,000); G4 $3,000,000 ($175,000 / $250,000); G5 unlimited ($250,000 / $350,000). Renewal requires a financial statement dated within 12 months of the renewal application (Groups 1-2 owner-prepared, Doc 172; Groups 3-4 owner-prepared or CPA-compiled; Group 5 CPA-reviewed) or a surety bond/continuation certificate; the financial statement or bond must be filed with the renewal and there is no grace period. A surety bond in lieu of a financial statement equals the group's net worth figure, must name the State of South Carolina as obligee, must be continuous and may be cancelled only on 30 days notice to the Board; bonds payable to the Residential Builders Commission are not accepted. License required for commercial work with total cost of construction over $10,000 (S.C. Code 40-11-30; raised from $5,000 in 2023). Cities/counties may require additional local business licenses/permits. Required for commercial roofing over $10,000. Residential-only roofers may instead register with the Residential Builders Commission (see next entry).

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Residential Specialty Contractor Registration - Roofer

RBS-Roofer · State registration · South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (LLR)

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Renew on the official site (803) 896-4696

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Biennial; June 30 of odd-numbered years (2025-2027 cycle; next June 30, 2027).

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Grace period: None. A registration lapses on June 30 if not renewed; late renewal with the late fee is allowed until June 30 of the following year.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $20 late fee (about $120 total) if renewed after June 30 and within the late renewal window (for the 2025 cycle the late window ended June 30, 2026).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
After the late renewal window closes: RBS reinstatement fee about $290 per the Commission fee table. A registration inactive more than 3 years requires a new application (S.C. Code 40-59-230(A)).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required: $5,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: No exam is required for registration, so exam-waiver agreements do not apply.

Notes

Registration (not an exam-based license) by experience: at least one year of work experience per classification plus three reference letters. Residential roofing only (Reg. 106-1(f)); covers undertakings over $500 for a residential builder, general contractor or owner. A bond of $5,000 is required for work over $5,000. Maximum 3 specialty classifications per registration. Fees per the Commission fee table: $100 renewal, $20 late fee, $290 reinstatement. Sources differ on some amounts: the renewals page repeats the license amounts ($50 late, $480 reinstatement) in its registration paragraph, and Regulation 10-38 lists a $90 reinstatement fee. The Commission's current fee table ($100, $20, $290) is used here; confirm with the Commission before paying a late or reinstatement fee. Solar roof mounting may only be done by a registered roofer, a residential builder or a GC with roofing.

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How to renew

1Check your General Contractor - Specialty: Roofing (CLB; commercial and all structures) deadline: All General Contractor licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years (next: Oct 31, 2026; then 2028). Renewal opens August; documents and fee must be postmarked by Oct 31.
2Renew online at https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/SSO/login/loginpage?ReturnUrl=%2fOnlineRenewals%2f
3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $135, but fees change.
4If you miss the deadline: Biennial renewal about $135 if renewed/postmarked by Oct 31. Nov 1-30: about $100 late fee + about $135 = about $235. Dec 1-31: about $150 late fee + about $135 = about $285. Jan 1-31: about $200 late fee + about $135 = about $335.
5Check your Residential Specialty Contractor Registration - Roofer deadline: Biennial; June 30 of odd-numbered years (2025-2027 cycle; next June 30, 2027).
6Confirm your bond meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.
8If you miss the deadline: About $20 late fee (about $120 total) if renewed after June 30 and within the late renewal window (for the 2025 cycle the late window ended June 30, 2026).

South Carolina Roofing renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a South Carolina roofing license expire?

General Contractor - Specialty: Roofing (CLB; commercial and all structures): renews every 2 years. All General Contractor licenses expire October 31 of even-numbered years (next: Oct 31, 2026; then 2028). Renewal opens August; documents and fee must be postmarked by Oct 31. Residential Specialty Contractor Registration - Roofer: renews every 2 years. Biennial; June 30 of odd-numbered years (2025-2027 cycle; next June 30, 2027). Check with South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a South Carolina roofing license need?

General Contractor - Specialty: Roofing (CLB; commercial and all structures): no CE required. Residential Specialty Contractor Registration - Roofer: no CE required. Check with South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a South Carolina roofing license?

No grace period: renewal applications not postmarked by the Oct 31 expiration date result in a lapsed license (S.C. Code 40-11-250(A)). A lapsed license may be renewed within 90 days of expiration with renewal and late fees, retroactive to the expiration date (Nov 1 to Jan 31 fee schedule). Operating on a lapsed license is practicing without a license. Check with South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a South Carolina roofing license?

General Contractor - Specialty: Roofing (CLB; commercial and all structures): About $135. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a South Carolina roofing license expires?

Biennial renewal about $135 if renewed/postmarked by Oct 31. Nov 1-30: about $100 late fee + about $135 = about $235. Dec 1-31: about $150 late fee + about $135 = about $285. Jan 1-31: about $200 late fee + about $135 = about $335. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does South Carolina accept roofing licenses from other states?

Technical exam waiver agreements (list dated Feb 2025) exist with Alabama, Georgia (Georgia does not accept SC waivers as of 4/15/2022), Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania (Reading), Tennessee, Texas and Utah (exams passed before 5/2019), for specific classifications only. MASC or Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Master Electrician, Master Plumber and HARV certifications and the NASCLA exam are also accepted. The SC Business Management and Law exam is still required. Check with South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR) before you rely on it.

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