South Carolina Limited Builder![]() South Carolina Limited Builder![]() State Requirements & Application Read More...Test Information Read More...Reciprocity Read More...Permitted Work Read More...![]() South Carolina Limited Contractor Exam Prep Course (Trades and Business Law)If you have all your books then this your product. Our exam prep includes Home Study guide with How to Read Blueprints manual, Exam Prep., Audio CDs for both the Trades and Business Exams, and Unlimited Practice Exams for the Trades and Business exams.
Step 1
Submit your South Carolina Limited Builder application and receive pre-approval from the state. ![]()
Step 3
Study for your South Carolina Limited Builder Exam and South Carolina Business Law and Project Management Exam.
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* License will be required for the practice of contracting in South Carolina.
* The South Carolina Business and Law exam is required.
The following financial statement requirements apply to initial applications:
Groups 1 and 2 - Owner Prepared financial statement with an affidavit of accuracy, Document #172; or a Surety Bond Form for General Contractors / Surety Bond Form for Mechanical Contractors Groups 3 and 4 - Financial statement compiled by a licensed CPA or a licensed PA in accordance with GAAP, including all disclosures required by GAAP or a Surety Bond Form for General Contractors / Surety Bond Form for Mechanical Contractors Group 5 - Financial statement audited by a licensed certified public accountant or a licensed public accountant in accordance with GAAP, including all disclosures required by GAAP; or a Surety Bond Form for General Contractors / Surety Bond Form for Mechanical Contractors GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Surety Bonds: Beginning with this renewal cycle, the South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board can now accept a surety bond in lieu of a financial statement for both renewals and initial applications. Basically, an applicant can provide a surety bond in the amount of two (2) times the net worth requirement for the Group Level applied for. For example a General Contractor Group 5 would require a surety bond in the amount of $500,000. Experience Requirements To be eligible to obtain the license you must pass a technical exam and the business and law exam. You must also be able to document 2 years of experience within the last 5 years in the classification of work for which you are applying.
Board Contact Information:
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building 110 Centerview Dr. Columbia, SC 29210 Phone: 803.896.4300 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Website: South Carolina Licensing BoardFrequently Asked Questions: FAQ Fees: The application fee for a new SC contractor's license is $350. To obtain a contractor's license application and other forms for South Carolina go to Get Application
Test Information
Test Information: This test covers information in 10 subject areas. The questions are created from content in the 10 book set shown below the following chart.
Top ReciprocitySouth Carolina has established reciprocity with Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Utah and Tennessee for their commercial builders. The NASCLA exam serves as your trades exam in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, West Virginia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Permitted WorkWith this license you may bid on and build all types of buildings in South Carolina that are under four stories and less than $500,000. |