South Carolina Insurance License
Licensing requirements for South Carolina insurance professionals and companies.
This page provides an overview of insurance licensing in South Carolina for individuals and companies. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Companies that provide insurance producer services in South Carolina must apply for a license prior to doing business. Depending on the lines of authority offered by the entity and the types of services offered, multiple firm licenses may be required.
Before applying, firms should ensure that the licensed individual to be appointed agent in charge has the necessary licenses. Firms should also gather proof of incorporation, or foreign qualification for out-of-state firms, in anticipation of application requirements.
Company Licenses
South Carolina Insurance Company Licenses
South Carolina Agency License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | By January 31 of even-numbered years. |
South Carolina Agency License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | By January 31 of even-numbered years. |
South Carolina Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance firms that are applying for a license in South Carolina for the first time.
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
South Carolina Motor Vehicle Rental Companies License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $290 |
| Due: | By December 31 of even-numbered years. |
South Carolina Motor Vehicle Rental Companies License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $290 |
| Due: | By December 31 of even-numbered years. |
South Carolina Pharmacy Benefit Manager License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | By March 1 of even-numbered years. |
South Carolina Pharmacy Benefit Manager License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | By March 1 of even-numbered years. |
South Carolina Portable Electronics License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Due: | By July 31 of odd-numbered years. |
South Carolina Portable Electronics License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Due: | By July 31 of odd-numbered years. |
South Carolina Premium Service Company License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $5,000 |
| Due: | Annually by March 1. |
South Carolina Premium Service Company License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $5,000 |
| Due: | Annually by March 1. |
South Carolina Self-Service Storage Facilities License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | By April 30 of odd-numbered years. |
South Carolina Self-Service Storage Facilities License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | By April 30 of odd-numbered years. |
South Carolina Service Contract Provider License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
South Carolina Service Contract Provider License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
South Carolina Third Party Administrator License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | Annually by March 1. |
South Carolina Third Party Administrator License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $500 |
| Due: | Annually by March 1. |
South Carolina Utilization Review Agent Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | File an Additional Questionnaire form with the department and file an online application through NIPR. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | File an Additional Questionnaire form with the department and file an online application through NIPR. |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $800 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Individual Licenses
South Carolina Individual Insurance Licenses
South Carolina Adjuster License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Depends on the home state of the applicant. See this page for details. |
South Carolina Adjuster License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $160 |
| Due: | By August 30 of odd-numbered years. |
South Carolina Appraiser License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $160 |
| Due: | By October 31 of odd-numbered years. |
South Carolina Appraiser License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Yes |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $160 |
| Due: | By October 31 of odd-numbered years. |
South Carolina Individual Insurance Producer License
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
South Carolina Insurance Agent License
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
This section applies to insurance agents that are applying for a license in South Carolina for the first time.
| Agency Fee: | From $0 to $400 depending on license type |
South Carolina Insurance Producer License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
South Carolina Insurance Producer License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the licensee's birth month. |
South Carolina Professional Bondsman License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $2,000 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
South Carolina Public Insurance Adjuster License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | Depends on the home state of the applicant. See this page for details. |
South Carolina Public Insurance Adjuster License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $160 |
| Due: | By October 31 of even-numbered years. |
South Carolina Runner Bondsman License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $1,000 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
South Carolina Surety Bondsman License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $250 |
| Due: | Annually by June 30. |
South Carolina Surplus Lines Broker License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
| Due: | By May 30 of even-numbered years. |
South Carolina Surplus Lines Broker License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
| Due: | By May 30 of even-numbered years. |
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