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South Carolina electrician licensing

South Carolina has no general journeyman license. The state issues a Residential Electrician license, and commercial work falls under contractor licensing.

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At a glance

Journeyman credential
Residential Electrician (state)
Apprentice credential
None statewide
Journeyman experience
1 year (Residential Electrician)
Classroom
Not required
Exam
PSI
Renewal
Every 2 years (June 30, odd years)

Apprentice or trainee

  • South Carolina has no apprentice license. An apprenticeship certificate is optional supporting evidence.

Journeyman

  • Residential Electrician: at least one year of residential electrical experience in the last five years, verified by affidavit. You must be 18.
  • This is not a general journeyman license.

Where to apply

  1. Apply to the Residential Builders Commission. Once approved, schedule with PSI.

  2. Two parts: Business Management and Law, and Residential Electrical (60 questions, 3 hours, open book, 44 correct to pass).

  3. Some SC contractor, NC or MS exam licenses, NASCLA results and master electrician certifications waive the technical part. The business and law part is still required.

Fees

Item Amount
Residential Electrician application $135
License $220
Renewal, every 2 years $220
Late fee $50
Reinstatement $480
PSI exam $75 one part, $94 both

Exam vendors often charge their own testing fee on top of state fees.

Reciprocity

No full reciprocity. Some North Carolina and Mississippi licenses earned by exam waive the technical exam.

Good to know

  • Residential work over $500 needs this license. Commercial electrical work over $10,000 falls under the Contractor's Licensing Board.
  • Projects over $5,000 need a $10,000 surety bond.

Official sources

Checked October 29, 2026. Rules and fees change by regulation; confirm with the board before you apply or pay.