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South Carolina General contractor license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

General contractor

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.
Official link: https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/SSO/login/loginpage?ReturnUrl=%2fOnlineRenewals%2f
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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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.
Official link: https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/SSO/login/loginpage?ReturnUrl=%2fOnlineRenewals%2f
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

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