How to Get Your Expired Real Estate License Back in South Carolina

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Here are some facts about license renewal and expiration:- South Carolina real estate licenses must be renewed every two years by June 30th
- Online renewal is encouraged. It’s the quickest way to have your renewal processed.
- There may be waits or delays if you renew in person.
- Renewals begin on May 1st when renewal notices are mailed out with online renewal login information.
- If you have an expiration date of June 30, 2018, you’ll need to complete 6 hours of elective courses and 4 hours of core real estate continuing education.
- If you’re not sure when your expiration date is, use the online licensee lookup to confirm your date.
- If you renew but don’t complete the continuing education, you can place your license on inactive status until you’ve completed the CE.
- Licenses that expire on June 30 and are not renewed before January 1 will be canceled by statute.
- Late renewal fees accrue at a rate of $25 per month July 1st through December 31st.
- After December 31st, the license is statutorily canceled and considered void. That means you’ll have to reapply and requalify.
- If your license has expired, you are unlicensed and cannot practice real estate in South Carolina.
- To get a salesperson license, you must complete the 60-hour Commission approved pre-licensing course, then apply to take the license examination. Before you apply for a license, you complete the 30-hour Real Estate Principles course. Then submit the application and pass the exam.