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How to get an electrician license in South Carolina

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from South Carolina's official board.

Statewide via LLR; residential (>$500) and commercial (>$10,000) governed by two different boards.

Issuing authority: South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR); electrician credentials issued via SC Residential Builders Commission and SC Contractor's Licensing Board. Official page: https://llr.sc.gov/res/Online/ElectricianInstructions.aspx

License levels in South Carolina

South Carolina electrician licensing at a glance

RequirementsResidential electrical: show 1 year of experience under the builder/electrician/GC signing the affidavit and pass PSI computer-based Business Management and Law exam (exam waivable for certain existing credentials/NASCLA). Commercial electrical (over $10,000) via Mechanical Contractor EL classification through the Contractor's Licensing Board.
ReciprocityLimited reciprocity for applicants licensed in North Carolina or Mississippi in good standing (exam may be waived).
RenewalResidential electrical licenses renew June 30 of every odd year. No continuing education stated on page fetched.
NotesStatewide via LLR; residential (>$500) and commercial (>$10,000) governed by two different boards.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as an electrician in South Carolina?
Statewide via LLR; residential (>$500) and commercial (>$10,000) governed by two different boards.
What electrician license levels does South Carolina have?
The levels are Residential Specialty License (Electrical) - Residential Builders Commission, Mechanical Contractor License with Electrical (EL) classification - Contractor's Licensing Board.
How do you get licensed as an electrician in South Carolina?
Residential electrical: show 1 year of experience under the builder/electrician/GC signing the affidavit and pass PSI computer-based Business Management and Law exam (exam waivable for certain existing credentials/NASCLA). Commercial electrical (over $10,000) via Mechanical Contractor EL classification through the Contractor's Licensing Board.
Does South Carolina have electrician license reciprocity?
Limited reciprocity for applicants licensed in North Carolina or Mississippi in good standing (exam may be waived).

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