Applications and Forms

In accordance with S.C. Code of Laws Section 8-29-10 and a SC Attorney General Opinion dated March 3, 2014, DACA status recipients are not eligible to receive a professional license in South Carolina.

Residential Electrical License
  • Online Electronic Application

This electronic application is only available for first-time applicants.

IMPORTANT: Before starting the online application, download and print the forms and instructions.

Instructions and forms

Apply Online for Licensure

  • Paper Applications

These applications should be printed, filled out and mailed in to the Commission. The paper applications may not be used in conjunction with the online electronic application.

Residential Specialty Electrical License Application

Reinstatement Application for Residential Specialty Electrical License

Surety Bond and Bonding Companies

Residential Heating and Air Conditioning License
  • Online Electronic Application

This electronic application is only available for first-time applicants.

IMPORTANT: Before starting the online application, download and print the forms and instructions.

Instructions and forms

Apply Online for Licensure

  • Paper Applications

These applications should be printed, filled out and mailed in to the Commission. The paper applications may not be used in conjunction with the online electronic application.

Residential Specialty HVAC License Application

Reinstatement Application for Residential HVAC License

Surety Bond and Bonding Companies

Residential Plumbing License
  • Online Electronic Application

This electronic application is only available for first-time applicants.

IMPORTANT: Before starting the online application, download and print the forms and instructions.

Instructions and forms

Apply Online for Licensure

  • Paper Applications

These applications should be printed, filled out and mailed in to the Commission. The paper applications may not be used in conjunction with the online electronic application.

Residential Specialty Plumbing License Application

Reinstatement Application for Residential Plumbing License

Surety Bond and Bonding Companies

Residential Specialty Contractor Registration

This registration includes the below classifications (limit 3):

Vinyl/Aluminum Siding

Insulation Installer

Roofing

Solar

Floor Covering

Masonry

Drywall Installer

 

Carpenter

Stucco Installer

Painter/Wallpaper

 
  • Online Electronic Application

This electronic application is only available for first-time applicants.

IMPORTANT: Before starting the online application, download and print the forms and instructions.

Instructions and forms

Apply Online for Licensure

  • Paper Applications

These applications should be printed, filled out and mailed in to the Commission. The paper applications may not be used in conjunction with the online electronic application.

Residential Specialty Contractor Registration Application

Reinstatement Application for Residential Specialty Contractor Registration

Surety Bond and Bonding Companies

* When the total cost of a project (labor and materials combined, no matter who purchases the materials) exceeds $5,000, a Surety Bond in the amount of $5,000 must be submitted.

Specialty Contractor Work Experience Affidavit

Residential Builder License
  • Online Electronic Application

This electronic application is only available for first-time applicants.

IMPORTANT: Before starting the online application, download and print the forms and instructions.

Instructions and forms

Apply Online for Licensure

  • Paper Applications

These applications should be printed, filled out and mailed in to the Commission. The paper applications may not be used in conjunction with the online electronic application.

Residential Builder License Application

Residential Builder Experience Affidavit

Reinstatement Application for Residential Home Builder License

Surety Bond and Bonding Companies

  • 2024-2026 Late License Renewal

Licenses renewed by June 30, 2025 are $270. After June 30, 2025, licenses must be reinstated. 

2024-2026 Residential Home Builders Renewal Application

Certificate of Authorization (COA) Application
  • Paper Application

This application should be printed, filled out and mailed in to the Commission. An electronic version of this application is not currently available.

Certificate of Authorization (COA) Application

Residential Home Inspector License
  • Online Electronic Application

This electronic application is only available for first-time applicants.

IMPORTANT: Before starting the online application, download and print the forms and instructions.

Instructions and forms

Apply Online for Licensure

  • Paper Applications

These applications should be printed, filled out and mailed in to the Commission. The paper applications may not be used in conjunction with the online electronic application.

Residential Home Inspector License Application

Reinstatement Application for Residential Home Inspector License

  • 2024-2026 Late License Renewal

Licenses renewed by June 30, 2025 are $250. After June 30, 2025, licenses must be reinstated. 

2024-2026 Residential Home Inspector Renewal Application