How to get an insurance license in South Carolina
Every South Carolina producer and adjuster license in one place: hours, exams, fees and links, sourced from the South Carolina Department of Insurance.
South Carolina insurance license requirements
| Life | Accident & Health | Property & Casualty | Adjuster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-licensing education | None required | None required | None required | None required |
| Exam vendor | Pearson VUE | Pearson VUE | Pearson VUE | Pearson VUE |
| Exam fee | $59 | $59 | $59 | $59 |
| Questions / time | 85 · 120 min | 85 · 120 min | 80 + 80 · 240 min | 105 · 120 min |
| License application fee | $25 | $25 | $25 | $80 |
| Fingerprints | Producers: fingerprints required (IdentoGO, since 2017; apply first, then schedule); cost not stated verify | Producers: fingerprints required (IdentoGO, since 2017; apply first, then schedule); cost not stated verify | Producers: fingerprints required (IdentoGO, since 2017; apply first, then schedule); cost not stated verify | No fingerprints; original SLED criminal report required |
| Continuing education | 24 hours · 2 years (birth month) | 24 hours · 2 years | 24 hours · 2 years | — · 2 years (renews August of odd years) |
South Carolina Department of Insurance · checked 2026-10
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Questions
How do I get an insurance license in South Carolina?
Pick the line (life & health, property & casualty or adjuster), complete any required pre-licensing course, pass the state exam with Pearson VUE, get fingerprinted if required and apply through NIPR or the South Carolina Department of Insurance.
Does South Carolina require a pre-licensing course?
Not for life & health (as of our last check). Many candidates still take an exam-prep course.