South Carolina Limited BuilderSouth Carolina Limited Builders License
South Carolina Limited Builder ComboOur combo includes everything you need to pass the required South Carolina Limited Builder Contractor trades and business law exams. Train on a system the looks and behaves just like the State Contractor Builder Exams. We show you what you need to pass. 
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. 
South Carolina Limited Contractor Reference Book SetSC Limited Commercial Contractor License Exam Reference Book Set. The Exam Prep Course is not included and must be ordered separately. 
Printed Book Tabs for South Carolina Limited ContractorPre-Printed tabs for all 9 books used in the South Carolina Limited Contractor 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 - Submit a "self-prepared" financial statement - must be signed and notarized. You may generate a balance sheet from your accounting software or obtain a form from a bank. Call (888) 269-7646, and request document #172.
Group 3 - Submit a “compiled” financial statement prepared by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Licensed Public Accountant (LPA). The financial statement must include a signed cover letter from the CPA or LPA stating it was “compiled”. It must be prepared in accordance with SSARS including all disclosures required by GAAP.
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. |
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