Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Unless noted, all fees are charged per application.
Insurance Producer
Renewal fee:
$25
Late renewal fee:
$75
Fee disclaimers:
$125 (31-60 days after expiration) $275 (61-180 days after expiration)
Appraiser
Renewal fee:
$80
Late renewal fee:
$160
Surplus Lines Broker
Renewal fee:
$200
Late renewal fee:
$400
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Insurance Producer
Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Variable Life and Variable Annuity, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Credit, Crop, Travel, Title, Pre-Need Insurance, Surety
Appraiser
Auto Physical Damage
Surplus Lines Broker
Property, Casualty
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit renewals for individuals electronically.
- Submit renewals for major lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for limited lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for surplus lines for individuals.
- Submit partial renewals.
- Late renew through NIPR's Non-Resident Renewal (NRR) Application.
- Print license electronically.
Business Rules
Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years old or older as determined from the applicant's date of birth.
No more than six (6) digits allowed for business phone number extensions.
Applicant's addresses must match current PDB record for resident state.
Applicant must not have an active resident license in South Carolina.
Applicant's resident license must be on record.
If applicant holds an Insurance Producer license with only a Travel line of authority (LOA), the applicant is exempt from renewing. If the applicant holds any other line they are required to renew.
Applicants renewing Surplus Lines Broker license must be actively licensed in resident state as a Surplus Lines Broker or have the excess/surplus line of authority.
Late renewals begin the day after the license expiration up to 180 days past the expiration date. Late renewals will only be allowed if the license is inactive with status reason Not Renewed or Lapse. After 180 days, the applicant will apply through NIPR's Non-Resident Licensing (NRL).
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions, please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax.
Renewal Periods
Insurance Producer
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: Last day of the birth month
Late renewal period
Starts: Day after Expiration Date Ends: 180 days after Expiration Date
Appraiser
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to expiration date Ends: Every two years, October 31st base on odd years.
Late renewal period
Starts: Day after Expiration Date Ends: 180 days after Expiration Date
Surplus Lines Broker
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: Every two years May, 31st based on even years.
Late renewal period
Starts: Day after Expiration Date Ends: 180 days after Expiration Date
Contact Information
Mailing Address
South Carolina Department of Insurance
P.O. Box 100105
Columbia, SC 29202-3105
United States
State overview page
Learn more about state-specific licensing requirements and associate fees to ensure you have all the necessary information for compliance.