Residential specialty contracting covers specialized work exceeding $500 that is not regulated by Chapter 11; roofing is a listed residential specialty.
No examination is required for residential specialty contractor registration.
Residential Specialty Registrations renew June 30 every odd year (2025, 2027, 2029, etc)
One year of residential work experience within the past five years is required for each requested classification, documented by affidavit or notarized reference letters.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
contact the Residential Builders Commission at 803-896-4696Official source
Residential Specialty Contractor Registration ApplicationOfficial source
One year of residential work experience within the past five years is required for each requested classification, documented by affidavit or notarized reference letters.
An applicant must submit a Work Experience Affidavit that supports one (1) year of residential work experience within the past five (5) years for each requested trade classification or notarized letters of reference as set forth below.Official source
No examination is required for residential specialty contractor registration.
Is there an exam or any type of testing required to become “registered” as a Residential Specialty Contractor? A. None at this time.Official source
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATIONOfficial source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageResidential specialty contracting covers specialized work exceeding $500 that is not regulated by Chapter 11; roofing is a listed residential specialty.
Residential specialty contractor means an independent contractor who contracts with a licensed residential builder, general contractor, or individual property owner to do construction work, repairs, improvement, or reimprovement which requires special skills and involves the use of specialized construction trades or craft, when the undertakings exceed five hundred dollars ($500) and are not regulated by the provisions of Chapter 11. ... Roofers: the installation, alteration and repair of materials common to the residential building industry that form a water tight, weather resistant surface for roofs and decksOfficial source
Registration fees are $100 when issued more than 12 months before the next renewal date and $50 when issued 12 months or less before it.
a registration fee of $100.00 (certified check or money order) made payable to LLR- Residential Builders Commission if the registration is issued for more than twelve (12) months before the next renewal date or a registration fee of $50.00 (certified check or money order) made payable to LLR- Residential Builders Commission if the registration is issued for twelve (12) months or less before the next renewal date.Official source
Commercial construction over $10,000 in a regulated classification requires a general or mechanical contractor license from the Contractor's Licensing Board.
A General or Mechanical Contractor's license is required for anyone performing commercial construction over $10,000 in the regulated classifications listed in Title 40, Chapter 11, Section 40-11-410Official source
The general-contracting roofing classification includes roof and roof-deck installation and repair on commercial, industrial, residential and institutional structures.
"Roofing" which includes the installation and repair of roofs and roof decking on commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional structures requiring materials that form a water-tight and weather-resistant surface.Official source
For the commercial pathway, the qualifying party ordinarily needs two years of experience within the past five years and must satisfy technical-exam or waiver requirements plus the S.C. Business Management and Law exam.
To be eligible for certification as a PQP or QP, applicants must qualify by technical examination (when required), exam waiver/reciprocity, or MASC certification. Applicants are also required to pass the S.C. Business Management and Law for Commercial Contractors exam. In addition, all applicants must submit at least 2 years of work experience performed within the past 5 years for the requested license classification or subclassification (except waiver/reciprocity applicants).Official source
General contractor licensure costs $350; licenses expire October 31 in even-numbered years. Applicants must provide a financial statement or surety bond supporting the license group.
Licensure Fee ($350) ... All General Contractor licenses expire October 31st in even-numbered years. ... Financial Statement or Surety Bond supporting the requested group limitationOfficial source
The general contractor renewal fee for the October 31, 2026 cycle is $135 when renewed on time.
General Contractor licenses renewed on or before October 31, 2026: Fee is $135Official source
Residential Specialty Registrations renew June 30 every odd year (2025, 2027, 2029, etc)
Residential Specialty Registrations renew June 30 every odd year (2025, 2027, 2029, etc)Official source
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Residential Specialty Registrations renew June 30 every odd year (2025, 2027, 2029, etc)
Residential Specialty Registrations renew June 30 every odd year (2025, 2027, 2029, etc)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
contact the Residential Builders Commission at 803-896-4696Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.llr.sc.gov/res/Online/SpecialtyLicenseApplicationInstructions.aspx
Residential Specialty Contractor Registration ApplicationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.llr.sc.gov/res/Online/SpecialtyLicenseApplicationInstructions.aspx
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE ONLINE APPLICATIONOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
One year of residential work experience within the past five years is required for each requested classification, documented by affidavit or notarized reference letters.
One year of residential work experience within the past five years is required for each requested classification, documented by affidavit or notarized reference letters.
An applicant must submit a Work Experience Affidavit that supports one (1) year of residential work experience within the past five (5) years for each requested trade classification or notarized letters of reference as set forth below.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
No examination is required for residential specialty contractor registration.
No examination is required for residential specialty contractor registration.
Is there an exam or any type of testing required to become “registered” as a Residential Specialty Contractor? A. None at this time.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Residential Specialty Registrations renew June 30 every odd year (2025, 2027, 2029, etc)
Residential Specialty Registrations renew June 30 every odd year (2025, 2027, 2029, etc) Applies to: Residential specialty contractor registrations
Residential Specialty Registrations renew June 30 every odd year (2025, 2027, 2029, etc)Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Residential specialty contracting covers specialized work exceeding $500 that is not regulated by Chapter 11; roofing is a listed residential specialty.
Residential specialty contracting covers specialized work exceeding $500 that is not regulated by Chapter 11; roofing is a listed residential specialty.
Residential specialty contractor means an independent contractor who contracts with a licensed residential builder, general contractor, or individual property owner to do construction work, repairs, improvement, or reimprovement which requires special skills and involves the use of specialized construction trades or craft, when the undertakings exceed five hundred dollars ($500) and are not regulated by the provisions of Chapter 11. ... Roofers: the installation, alteration and repair of materials common to the residential building industry that form a water tight, weather resistant surface for roofs and decksOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Registration fees are $100 when issued more than 12 months before the next renewal date and $50 when issued 12 months or less before it.
Registration fees are $100 when issued more than 12 months before the next renewal date and $50 when issued 12 months or less before it.
a registration fee of $100.00 (certified check or money order) made payable to LLR- Residential Builders Commission if the registration is issued for more than twelve (12) months before the next renewal date or a registration fee of $50.00 (certified check or money order) made payable to LLR- Residential Builders Commission if the registration is issued for twelve (12) months or less before the next renewal date.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Commercial construction over $10,000 in a regulated classification requires a general or mechanical contractor license from the Contractor's Licensing Board.
Commercial construction over $10,000 in a regulated classification requires a general or mechanical contractor license from the Contractor's Licensing Board.
A General or Mechanical Contractor's license is required for anyone performing commercial construction over $10,000 in the regulated classifications listed in Title 40, Chapter 11, Section 40-11-410Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The general-contracting roofing classification includes roof and roof-deck installation and repair on commercial, industrial, residential and institutional structures.
The general-contracting roofing classification includes roof and roof-deck installation and repair on commercial, industrial, residential and institutional structures.
"Roofing" which includes the installation and repair of roofs and roof decking on commercial, industrial, residential, and institutional structures requiring materials that form a water-tight and weather-resistant surface.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
For the commercial pathway, the qualifying party ordinarily needs two years of experience within the past five years and must satisfy technical-exam or waiver requirements plus the S.C. Business Management and Law exam.
For the commercial pathway, the qualifying party ordinarily needs two years of experience within the past five years and must satisfy technical-exam or waiver requirements plus the S.C. Business Management and Law exam.
To be eligible for certification as a PQP or QP, applicants must qualify by technical examination (when required), exam waiver/reciprocity, or MASC certification. Applicants are also required to pass the S.C. Business Management and Law for Commercial Contractors exam. In addition, all applicants must submit at least 2 years of work experience performed within the past 5 years for the requested license classification or subclassification (except waiver/reciprocity applicants).Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
General contractor licensure costs $350; licenses expire October 31 in even-numbered years. Applicants must provide a financial statement or surety bond supporting the license group.
General contractor licensure costs $350; licenses expire October 31 in even-numbered years. Applicants must provide a financial statement or surety bond supporting the license group.
Licensure Fee ($350) ... All General Contractor licenses expire October 31st in even-numbered years. ... Financial Statement or Surety Bond supporting the requested group limitationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The general contractor renewal fee for the October 31, 2026 cycle is $135 when renewed on time.
The general contractor renewal fee for the October 31, 2026 cycle is $135 when renewed on time.
General Contractor licenses renewed on or before October 31, 2026: Fee is $135Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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