South Carolina Residential Builder![]() South Carolina Residential Builder![]() State Requirements & Application Read More...Test Information Read More...Reciprocity Read More...Permitted Work Read More...![]() South Carolina Residential Contractor Exam Prep CourseIncludes printable Home Study guide with How to Read Blueprints manual, Exam Prep., Audio CDs for both the South Carolina Residential Contractor Trades and Business Exams, and Unlimited Practice Exam's for the Trades and Business exams. Books not included
Step 1
Submit your South Carolina Residential Builder application and receive pre-approval from the state. ![]()
Step 3
Study for your South Carolina Residential Builder Exam and South Carolina Business Law and Project Management Exam.
![]() Schedule your final exam at PSI Exams. Pass both your South Carolina Residential Builder Exam and South Carolina Business Law and Project Management Exam. ![]() State Requirements & Application
* License will be required for the practice of contracting in South Carolina for contracts exceeding $5,000.
* The South Carolina Business and Law exam is required.
* Applicants must obtain a $15,000 surety bond.
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.
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 State Licensing BoardFrequently Asked Questions: FAQ Fees: The application fee for a new South Carolina builder's license is $100. To obtain a license application and other forms for South Carolina go to Get Application
Test Information
Test Information: This test covers information in 8 subject areas. The questions are created from content in the 8 book set shown below the following chart.
You have 3 attempts to pass this test in 12 months.
Permitted Work
"Residential builder" means one who constructs, superintends, or offers to construct or superintend the construction, repair, improvement, or reimprovement of a residential building or structure which
is not over three floors in height and which does not have more than sixteen units in any single apartment building, when the cost of the undertaking exceeds five thousand dollars. Anyone who engages or offers to engage in such undertaking in this State is considered to have engaged in the business of residential building. Permitted Work
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