South Carolina licensing
Licensing in South Carolina — Sources checked
Who and what this applies to
General and mechanical contracting covered by Chapter 40-11; residential-builder and other statutory classifications remain separate.
Thresholds and scope
Section 40-11-30 requires licensure for covered general or mechanical construction costing more than $10,000.
The rules
- A person or entity must hold the appropriate Chapter 40-11 license before performing or offering covered work above $10,000. The current threshold was enacted effective May 19, 2023. Source
Deadlines
Required before covered work or offers.
Primary sources
Sources reviewed 2026-09-30. This guide covers the projects and rules stated above.
Not legal advice. This is general legal information. Laws and project facts differ; confirm the applicable requirements for your project.
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