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 Insurance Agency License
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
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 |
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| Agency Fee: | $40 |
South Carolina Service Contract Provider License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 license fee + $5.60 transaction fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 license fee + $5.60 transaction fee |
| Due: | Annually by September 30. Applications can be submitted as early as July 2. |
South Carolina Service Contract Provider License - Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 license fee + $5.60 transaction fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $200 license fee + $5.60 transaction fee |
| Due: | Annually by September 30. Applications can be submitted as early as July 2. |
South Carolina Utilization Review Agent Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | File an Additional Questionnaire form with the department and file an online application through NIPR. |
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| Agency Fee: | $1,200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | File an Additional Questionnaire form with the department and file an online application through NIPR. |
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| 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 |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Depends on the home state of the applicant. See this page for details. |
South Carolina Public Insurance Adjuster License - Non-Resident
| Agency: | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | Depends on the home state of the applicant. See this page for details. |
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