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.
Producer Agency
Renewal fee:
$40
Late renewal fee:
$290
Motor Vehicle Rental Companies
Renewal fee:
$40
Late renewal fee:
$290
Portable Electronics
Renewal fee:
$500
Late renewal fee:
$1000
Self-Service Storage Facilities
Renewal fee:
$40
Late renewal fee:
$80
Third Party Administrator
Renewal fee:
$100
Late renewal fee:
$500
Premium Service Company
Renewal fee:
$1000
Late renewal fee:
$5000
Service Contract Provider
Renewal fee:
$200
Late renewal fee:
$1000
Utilization Review
Renewal fee:
$800
Late renewal fee:
$4000
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Renewal fee:
$500
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Producer Agency
DRLP Required
No Line of Authority Required
Motor Vehicle Rental Companies
No Line of Authority Required
Portable Electronics
No Line of Authority Required
Self-Service Storage Facilities
No Line of Authority Required
Third Party Administrator
No Line of Authority Required
Premium Service Company
No Line of Authority Required
Service Contract Provider
No Line of Authority Required
Utilization Review
No Line of Authority Required
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
No Line of Authority Required
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit renewals for business entities electronically.
- Submit renewals for major lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for limited lines of authority.
- Submit partial renewals.
- Late renew through NIPR's Resident License Renewal (RLR) Application.
- Print license electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit renewals for surplus lines for business entities.
Business Rules
Applicant's Resident License must be on record.
Applicant must not have an active non-resident license in South Carolina.
Applicant cannot renew if an active resident license exists in another state on PDB.
All licensees must provide a business address in South Carolina.
Business address must not be a P.O. Box.
No more than six (6) digits allowed for business phone number extensions.
The following classes are not required to have a South Carolina business address: Service Contract Provider, Third Party Administrator, Premium Service Company, Utilization Review.
At least one (1) Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) must be provided on the application and must have an active resident or non-resident license in South Carolina. The DRLP can be a licensed Insurance Producer or Surplus Lines Broker.
The following classes are not required to have a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP): 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.
Agencies renewing the Utilization Review license class are required to submit a Utilization Review Program to the South Carolina Department of Insurance. Please submit the required documents directly to the Specialty Licensing email address: Specialtylicensing@doi.sc.gov
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.
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions, please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse.
Renewal Periods
Producer Agency
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: January 31st based on even years.
Late renewal period
Starts: February 1st based on even years. Ends: 180 days after expiration date.
Motor Vehicle Rental Companies
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: December 31st based on even years
Late renewal period
Starts: January 1st based on even years. Ends: 180 days after expiration date.
Portable Electronics
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to expiration date Ends: July 31st based on odd years
Late renewal period
Starts: August 1st based on odd years. Ends: 180 days after expiration date.
Self-Service Storage Facilities
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: April 30th based on odd years
Late renewal period
Starts: May 1st based on odd years. Ends: 180 days after expiration date.
Third Party Administrator
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: Annually March 1st
Late renewal period
Starts: Annually March 2nd. Ends: 30 days after expiration date.
Premium Service Company
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: March 1st based on even years
Late renewal period
Starts: March 2nd Ends: 30 days after expiration date.
Service Contract Provider
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: Annually October 1st
Late renewal period
Starts: Annually October 2nd Ends: 30 days after expiration date.
Utilization Review
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: July 1st based on even years
Late renewal period
Starts: July 2nd based on even years. Ends: 30 days after expiration date.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: Annually March 1
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.