ClearLicensed renewal checklist
South Carolina contractor license renewal checklist
Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/SC/checklist
Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.
HVAC
Mechanical Contractor - Air Conditioning / Heating / Packaged Equipment / Refrigeration (Groups 1-5) (MC-HVAC)
State license · South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR)
- Deadline
- Oct 31 of odd years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $135. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- 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.
- 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.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $135, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Residential Specialty Contractor - HVAC (Heating and Air Conditioning Installer/Repairer) License (RBH)
State license · South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (LLR)
- Deadline
- Jun 30 of odd years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $220. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $50 late fee (about $270 total) if renewed after June 30 of the renewal year and within the late renewal window (for the 2025 cycle the late window ended June 30, 2026).
- Grace period
- None. A license lapses on June 30 if not renewed; late renewal with the $50 fee is allowed until June 30 of the following year.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $220, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Electrical
Mechanical Contractor - Electrical (Groups 1-5) (MC-ELEC)
State license · South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR)
- Deadline
- Oct 31 of odd years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $135. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- 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.
- 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.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $135, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Residential Specialty Contractor - Electrical License (RBE)
State license · South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (LLR)
- Deadline
- Jun 30 of odd years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $220. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $50 late fee (about $270 total) if renewed after June 30 of the renewal year and within the late renewal window (for the 2025 cycle the late window ended June 30, 2026).
- Grace period
- None. A license lapses on June 30 if not renewed; late renewal with the $50 fee is allowed until June 30 of the following year.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $220, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Plumbing
Mechanical Contractor - Plumbing (Groups 1-5) (MC-PLMB)
State license · South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR)
- Deadline
- Oct 31 of odd years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $135. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- 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.
- 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.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $135, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Residential Specialty Contractor - Plumbing License (RBP)
State license · South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (LLR)
- Deadline
- Jun 30 of odd years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $220. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $50 late fee (about $270 total) if renewed after June 30 of the renewal year and within the late renewal window (for the 2025 cycle the late window ended June 30, 2026).
- Grace period
- None. A license lapses on June 30 if not renewed; late renewal with the $50 fee is allowed until June 30 of the following year.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Bond in force for $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $220, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Roofing
General Contractor - Specialty: Roofing (CLB; commercial and all structures) (GC-ROOF)
State license · South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR)
- Deadline
- Oct 31 of even years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $135. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- 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.
- 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.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $135, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Residential Specialty Contractor Registration - Roofer (RBS-Roofer)
State registration · South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (LLR)
- Deadline
- Jun 30 of odd years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- 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).
- 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.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Bond in force for $5,000. Verify the amount with the board.
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $100, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Pest control
Commercial Pesticide Applicator License - Category 7A (incl. Designated Certified Applicator) (7A-Commercial)
State license · Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation
- Deadline
- Dec 31 every year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- 20 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Renewal not filed before Jan 1: 25% penalty on the original fee (S.C. Code 46-13-80(C)). A license not renewed by April 1 of the following year requires re-examination.
- Grace period
- None stated; work after Dec 31 without renewal is a violation.
- Insurance
- Comprehensive general liability at least $100,000 combined single limit (Cat 7A/7B); deductible max $1,000; continuous coverage.
- Official link
- https://psaworks.sites.clemson.edu/PestPay/
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 20 hours of continuing education
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Pesticide Business License - Category 7A (Industrial, Institutional, Structural, Health-Related) (7A-Business)
State license · Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation
- Deadline
- Dec 31 every year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- 20 hours
- Renewal fee
- Check the official site for the fee.
- Late fee
- Renewal not filed before January 1: penalty of 25 percent of the original fee (S.C. Code 46-13-80(C)). A license not renewed by April 1 of the following year requires re-examination.
- Grace period
- None stated; no work may be performed after Dec 31 until renewed.
- Insurance
- Comprehensive general liability of at least $100,000 combined single limit for Categories 7A/7B; continuous coverage; deductible no more than $1,000; Evidence of Financial Responsibility form from insurer required for new applicators; license suspended immediately if lapses.
- Official link
- https://psaworks.sites.clemson.edu/PestPay/
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 20 hours of continuing education
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (check the official site for the amount)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
General contractor
General Contractor (Groups 1-5; Building, Highway, Public Utility, Specialty) (GC)
State license · South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR)
- Deadline
- Oct 31 of even years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $135. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- 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.
- 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.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $135, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Residential Builder License (RBB)
State license · South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (LLR)
- Deadline
- Jun 30 of even years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $220. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $50 late fee (about $270 total) if renewed July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
- Grace period
- No penalty-free grace after June 30; late renewal accepted with $50 fee for 12 months after deadline.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Bond in force for $15,000. Verify the amount with the board.
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $220, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup