SC· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in South Carolina.

The complete South Carolina licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board.

South Carolina initial licensing

South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board issues electrician licenses in South Carolina. Visit the agency site.

Contractor path

~$300 in state board fees

Issued by: South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board

Experience: 2 yr
Exam: Prov — $100
Application fee: $100
License fee: $100
Insurance: Required

Mechanical Contractor - Electrical specialty. SC also accepts NASCLA.

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Apply online

llr.sc.gov/clb/applications.aspx

Mailing address

SC LLR Contractor Board, P.O. Box 11329, Columbia, SC 29211

Contact

Phone: (803) 896-4686

Sources: llr.sc.gov/clb/Verified 2026-05-05

South Carolina reciprocity options

Master: no statewide program · Contractor: exam equivalence from 8 states · Journeyman: no statewide program

Source: llr.sc.gov/elec/ · llr.sc.gov/elec/contractors.aspx · llr.sc.gov/clb/electrical.aspx · www.llr.sc.gov/clb/PDFFILES/WAIVER%20AGREEMENTS.pdfVerified 2026-05-31

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