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How to Get a Real estate appraiser License in South Carolina (2026)

Quick answer

Renew at https://llr.sc.gov/appr/renewals.aspx.

Exam

The board reviews qualifying education and experience before issuing exam eligibility; PSI administers the licensing/certification examination.

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Renewal

Appraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years.

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Continuing education

28 hours

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Experience

Licensed: 1,000 hours over at least six months; certified residential: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months.

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Real Estate Appraisers Board
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Appraisers Board website
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Education

    The board's classification chart lists 83 qualifying hours for apprentice, 158 for licensed, and 200 for certified residential.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Appraiser Apprentice 83 Hours … Licensed 158 Hours … Certified Residential 200 Hours
    Official source

    Experience

    Licensed: 1,000 hours over at least six months; certified residential: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    1,000 hours … 6 months … 1,500 hours … 12 months
    Official source

    Exam

    The board reviews qualifying education and experience before issuing exam eligibility; PSI administers the licensing/certification examination.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    To determine eligibility for the examination the Appraisers Board will screen applications for reclassification (to include all required education and experience for license upgrade).
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Available online applications can be paid with a credit card or online check.
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    Nonresidents licensed or certified elsewhere may use the reciprocal application and must be in good standing in their licensing states.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Non-residents already licensed or certified in another state can apply with the Reciprocal Application found on the Appraisers Board website and must be in good standing with the state(s) they are licensed in.
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Renew at https://llr.sc.gov/appr/renewals.aspx.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Renew My License
Official source

Agency guidance

Renewal fees are $255 for apprentice and $330 for licensed or certified residential.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Apprentice: $255 … Licensed Appraiser: $330 … Certified Residential: $330
Official source

Agency guidance

Apprentices assist under a state-certified general or residential appraiser; their scope matches the properties their supervisor may appraise.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
To assist in the performance of appraisal assignments under the supervision of a state certified general or certified residential appraiser.
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Appraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Appraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years.
Official source

Renewal period in years

Biennial

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
biennial
Official source

Continuing education hours

28 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
A total of 28 hours of CE are required.
Official source

Continuing education topics

Current renewal: seven hours current USPAP Update, seven hours valuation bias/fair housing and 14 general CE hours.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
7 hours must be the current National USPAP Update, 7 hours must be Valuation Bias & Fair Housing, and 14 general CE hours.
Official source

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What does it cost?

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a real estate appraiser license in South Carolina?

Appraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years.

Source and quotation
Appraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (14)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Agency guidance

Renew at https://llr.sc.gov/appr/renewals.aspx.

Renew at https://llr.sc.gov/appr/renewals.aspx.

Renew My License
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Renewal fees are $255 for apprentice and $330 for licensed or certified residential.

Renewal fees are $255 for apprentice and $330 for licensed or certified residential.

Apprentice: $255 … Licensed Appraiser: $330 … Certified Residential: $330
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Apprentices assist under a state-certified general or residential appraiser; their scope matches the properties their supervisor may appraise.

Apprentices assist under a state-certified general or residential appraiser; their scope matches the properties their supervisor may appraise.

To assist in the performance of appraisal assignments under the supervision of a state certified general or certified residential appraiser.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Board

South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board

South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board

Real Estate Appraisers Board
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://llr.sc.gov/appr/

Appraisers Board website
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://llr.sc.gov/appr/

Available online applications can be paid with a credit card or online check.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Education

The board's classification chart lists 83 qualifying hours for apprentice, 158 for licensed, and 200 for certified residential.

The board's classification chart lists 83 qualifying hours for apprentice, 158 for licensed, and 200 for certified residential.

Appraiser Apprentice 83 Hours … Licensed 158 Hours … Certified Residential 200 Hours
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Experience

Licensed: 1,000 hours over at least six months; certified residential: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months.

Licensed: 1,000 hours over at least six months; certified residential: 1,500 hours over at least 12 months.

1,000 hours … 6 months … 1,500 hours … 12 months
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Exam

The board reviews qualifying education and experience before issuing exam eligibility; PSI administers the licensing/certification examination.

The board reviews qualifying education and experience before issuing exam eligibility; PSI administers the licensing/certification examination.

To determine eligibility for the examination the Appraisers Board will screen applications for reclassification (to include all required education and experience for license upgrade).
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

28 hours

28

A total of 28 hours of CE are required.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

Current renewal: seven hours current USPAP Update, seven hours valuation bias/fair housing and 14 general CE hours.

Current renewal: seven hours current USPAP Update, seven hours valuation bias/fair housing and 14 general CE hours.

7 hours must be the current National USPAP Update, 7 hours must be Valuation Bias & Fair Housing, and 14 general CE hours.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal period in years

Biennial

2

biennial
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Appraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years.

Appraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years. Applies to: Appraiser licenses

Appraiser licenses expire June 30th of even numbered years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

Nonresidents licensed or certified elsewhere may use the reciprocal application and must be in good standing in their licensing states.

Nonresidents licensed or certified elsewhere may use the reciprocal application and must be in good standing in their licensing states.

Non-residents already licensed or certified in another state can apply with the Reciprocal Application found on the Appraisers Board website and must be in good standing with the state(s) they are licensed in.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Not yet verified: license fee, required hours — see the official agency.

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