Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Unless noted, all fees are charged per application.
- NIPR and State fees are non-refundable.
Agency
Fee:
$40
Reinstatement fee:
$40
Third Party Administrator
Fee:
$100
Reinstatement fee:
$100
Premium Service Company
Fee:
$1000
Reinstatement fee:
$1000
Service Contract Provider
Fee:
$200
Reinstatement fee:
$200
Utilization Review
Fee:
$1200
Reinstatement fee:
$1200
Motor Vehicle Rental Companies
Fee:
$40
Reinstatement fee:
$40
Portable Electronics
Fee:
$1000
Reinstatement fee:
$1000
Self-Service Storage Facilities
Fee:
$40
Reinstatement fee:
$40
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Fee:
$1000
Reinstatement fee:
$1000
Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization
Fee:
$1000
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Agency
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Third Party Administrator
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Premium Service Company
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Service Contract Provider
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Utilization Review
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Motor Vehicle Rental Companies
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Portable Electronics
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Self-Service Storage Facilities
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
DRLP Not Required
No Line of Authority Required
Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization
DRLP Not Required
Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit initial license for business entities electronically.
- Submit major lines of authority.
- Reinstate/reapply through NIPR's Resident License (RL) Application.
- Print license electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit limited lines of authority.
- Submit surplus lines for business entities.
- Add lines of authority (amend) to an existing active license.
Business Rules
Applicant must be one of the following legal business types:
- Partnership
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
- Corporation
- Sole Proprietorship
No more than six (6) digits allowed for business phone number extensions.
Business address must not be a P.O. Box.
Applicant must not already have an active equivalent license for the requested lines of authority (LOAs) in South Carolina.
Applicant must not hold another active resident license in another state.
Applicant must not have an active non-resident license in the state of South Carolina.
Applicant must provide a business address in South Carolina.
Service Contract Provider, Third Party Administrator, Premium Service Company, Utilization Review, Motor Vehicle Rental Companies, Portable Electronics, Self-Service Storage Facilities, and Pharmacy Benefit Manager license classes are not required to have a South Carolina business address.
Applicant must provide a valid email address and phone number.
At least one (1) Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) must have an active resident or non-resident license in South Carolina. DRLP can be a licensed Insurance Producer, Surplus Lines Broker.
Service Contract Provider, Third Party Administrator, Premium Service Company, Utilization Review, Motor Vehicle Rental Companies, Portable Electronics, Self-Service Storage Facilities, and Pharmacy Benefit Manager license classes are not required to have a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) on the application.
Business entity applicants must provide at least one (1) Owner on the Owners, Partners, Officers and Directors page.
Service Contract Provider, Third Party Administrator, Premium Service Company, Utilization Review, Motor Vehicle Rental Companies, Portable Electronics, and Self-Service Storage Facilities license classes are not required to have an Owner listed on the Owners, Partners, Officers and Directors page.
Third Party Administrators are required to submit additional requirements in order to obtain a license in South Carolina. For a list of the requirements, please visit Third Party Administrators.
Utilization Review applicants are required to submit additional requirements in order to obtain a license in South Carolina. For a list of the requirements, please visit Utilization Review/Private Review Agent.
Service Contract Providers are required to submit additional requirements in order to obtain a license in South Carolina. For a list of the requirements, please visit Service Contract Provider.
Motor Vehicle Rental Companies, Portable Electronics, and Self-Service Storage Facilities applicants must have an appointment with a company before a license is issued. Please contact South Carolina Department of Insurance at agentmail@doi.sc.gov to confirm the appointment has been issued.
Pharmacy Benefit Managers are required to submit the PBM State Specific Requirements Application in addition to the NIPR application. Please email the application and supporting documentation to Office of PBM Oversight at PBMDept@doi.sc.gov. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of PBM Oversight at (803) 734-0398.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager may reapply the day after expiration date when status is inactive.
Applicant with a resident South Carolina license in an inactive status and no longer eligible for late renewal, may reapply for their license at the normal license fee.
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions, please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse.
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.