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South Carolina Insurance Licensing State Requirements

On this page, you will find all of the state-specific information for Insurance Licensing in the state of South Carolina. This information pertains to resident license applicants. For additional information for resident licensing, or for non-resident license information, please refer to the South Carolina Department of Insurance website at http://www.doi.sc.gov/. Information is subject to change, and we will do our very best to make the process of completing your licensing education requirements as simple as possible.

South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI)

How to Get Your South Carolina Insurance License

1. Complete an Insurance Prelicensing/Exam Prep Course

Those looking to earn a South Carolina insurance license have a significantly higher chance of passing their licensing exam when they complete one of Kaplan’s exam prep courses. Give yourself the best chance to pass before you sit for the state exam. 

Prelicensing Education Hour Requirements

The state of South Carolina does not require prelicensing education.

Although prelicensing education is not required, due to the difficulty and nature of the exam, Kaplan highly recommends enrolling in a study course.

Acceptable Methods of Education

  • Classroom (Traditional and Live Online)
  • Self-study
  • Online

2. Pass Your South Carolina Licensing Exam

After completing your exam prep course, you must pass a state licensing exam. Kaplan’s exam prep content is based directly on the South Carolina licensing exams, so you will be prepared to pass the first time. 

Exam Provider: PearsonVue

For exam information and for scheduling, go to the Pearson VUE website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/sc/insurance 
Phone Number: 877-759-5226 


3. Apply for a South Carolina Insurance License

Once you have passed your state licensing exam, you are ready to apply for an insurance license.

For Information, Rules and Requirements, an FAQ and to apply, please go to the NIPR website: https://nipr.com/licensing-center/state-requirements/south-carolina-resident-licensing-individual 

 

4. Plan to Complete Required Insurance Continuing Education (CE) Credits

After "Every insurance producer must adhere to their home state’s CE requirements. Stay on top of your CE and ahead of the competition with 365 days of unlimited course access when you enroll in a CE library with Kaplan. " please add:

"South Carolina does not require Adjusters to complete insurance continuing education." 

Select a Line of Authority and Start Earning Your License Today:

Life & Health

This license qualifies you to explain, sell, and write life and health insurance products in South Carolina.

Property & Casualty

This license qualifies you to sell products designed to protect from financial issues as a result of damage or injury in South Carolina.

Personal Lines

This license qualifies you to sell a variety of insurance plans directly to consumers in South Carolina.

 

Adjuster

This license qualifies you to investigate and adjust any claim in connection with an insurance policy in South Carolina.