Name: South Carolina Business Law (Residential)
Brand: American Contractors Exam Services
SKU: c58
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Required Books

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Business and Law NASCLA

South Carolina Business & Project Management for Residential Builders NASCLA 8th ed

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Additional Services

Fee for Certificate of Authority for SC

Application Processing

$135.00
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SC - LLC set up

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SC- LLC set up fee

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SC Residential App Fee

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SC Residential Application Processing

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SC-Reciprocity Exam Waiver form fees

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SC-Reciprocity Exam Waiver form fees- they fill out the form

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South Carolina - Check payable to "South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board" (for 2 year license)payday

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South Carolina - Check payable to "South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board" (for 2 year license)

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South Carolina - check payable to "South Carolina Secretary of State" (only for LLC's)

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South Carolina - check payable to "South Carolina Secretary of State" (only for LLC's) This fee is only…

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South Carolina - Late Fee (30 days) as applicable for Renewal of License

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South Carolina - Late Fee (30 days) as applicable for Renewal of License

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South Carolina - Late fee (31-60 days) as applicable for Renewal of License

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South Carolina - Late fee (31-60 days) as applicable for Renewal of License

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South Carolina - Late fee (61-90 days) as applicable for Renewal of License

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South Carolina - Late fee (61-90 days) as applicable for Renewal of License *(After 90 days you must…

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South Carolina - Renewal Fee payable to "South Carolina Contractor's Licensng Board"

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South Carolina - Renewal Fee payable to "South Carolina Contractor's Licensng Board" If the Application Renewal is late,…

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South Carolina Application Processing

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New Application Processing Fee for South Carolina License

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South Carolina Contractors Board Fee

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SC Contractor License Fee

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Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work

Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.

This license cannot stand-alone; it must be combined with a residential contractor's license of some type.

All Residential Builders and Residential Trade Contractors are required by the state to pass this exam in addition to their trade exam in order to obtain a license.

License Requirements

The first step in the licensing process is to submit an application to the Residential Contractors Licensing Board documenting your experience and financial information. Once approved, you may take the necessary exams.

The South Carolina Residential Business and Law exam as well as the trade exams is required to be passed to obtain your contractors license.

Reciprocity

South Carolina currently has no reciprocity agreements for this license.

Continuing Education

South Carolina has no Continuing Education requirements for this license at this time.

The Exam

The South Carolina Residential Business and Law exam is administered by PSI.
The fee for the exam is $90 and in order to pass you must answer 35 correctly.
The Residential Business and Law exam is an open-book exam with 50 questions to complete in 3 hours.
The Business Law exam may be taken as many times as required in a 12-month period.
Topics on the exam include business management; environmental laws and regulations; liens; licensing laws and rules; project management; financial management; tax laws; estimating and bidding; contracts and agreements; I insurance and bonding; safety record keeping and reporting; labor laws & employment regulations.
To schedule your exam contact PSI at 1-800-733-9267.

How We Help You Prepare

The South Carolina Residential Business and Law exam preparation seminar is a 2.5 hour seminar held the first part of the first day of the South Carolina Residential Builder seminar. Please contact us for more information.

The first step in the licensing process is to gain pre-approval by submitting an application to the Residential Contractors Licensing Board documenting your experience and financial information.

To apply, contact the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission at (803) 896-4696. Once approved, you may take the necessary exams.

An application fee of $100 must be sent with the application when seeking pre-approval.

Licenses renew July 1 of each even numbered year.

The licensing fee for the Residential Builder is $80 for 12 months or less and $160 for 12 months or more. The licensing fee is due after passing the exam.

Important Contacts

To apply for a Contractors license, contact:

Licensing Board for Contractors
Post Office Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211
(803)896-4686

www.llr.state.sc.us

To apply for a Residential Builders license, contact:

Residential Builders Commission
Post Office Box 11329
Columbia, SC 29211
(803)896-4696

www.llr.state.sc.us

South Carolina exams are given by:

PSI Licensure: Certification
ATTN: Examination Registration SC
3210 E Tropicana
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(800) 733-9267 phone
702.932.2666 fax

www.psiexams.com

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South Carolina Business Law (Residential)

What Is Included in Your Seminar

Required Books

Permanent Tabs for the South Carolina Business & Project Management book

South Carolina Business & Project Management for Residential Builders NASCLA 8th ed

Additional Services

Fee for Certificate of Authority for SC

SC - LLC set up

SC Residential App Fee

SC Residential Application Processing

SC-Reciprocity Exam Waiver form fees

South Carolina - Check payable to "South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board" (for 2 year license)payday

South Carolina - check payable to "South Carolina Secretary of State" (only for LLC's)

South Carolina - Late Fee (30 days) as applicable for Renewal of License

South Carolina - Late fee (31-60 days) as applicable for Renewal of License

South Carolina - Late fee (61-90 days) as applicable for Renewal of License

South Carolina - Renewal Fee payable to "South Carolina Contractor's Licensng Board"

South Carolina Application Processing

South Carolina Contractors Board Fee