South Carolina professional and occupational licenses are issued by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) under S.C. Code Ann. Title 40. LLR publishes a unified License Lookup at llronline.com covering medicine, nursing, real estate, contractors, accountancy, and dozens of other license types.
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Appraisers
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Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council (FFIEC) licensed appraisers in South Carolina.
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Continuing Care Retirement
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities licensed by the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Discount Medical Plan
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South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs list of licensed discount medical plan organizations.
Insurance Agents
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South Carolina Department of Insurance licensed insurance agents. Works best in IE.
Insurance Companies
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Search the South Carolina Department of Insurance for licensed insurance companies.
Mortage Brokers
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South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs license verification for mortgage brokers.
Prepaid Legal Companies
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South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs list of registered Prepaid Legal Companies.
Professional Employer Organizations
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South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs license lookup for professional employer organizations.
Social Workers - Disciplinary Actions
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Browse this South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation index by name for Board of Social Work Examiners disciplinary actions.
Pharmacists & Pharmacies
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South Carolina Board of Pharmacy license lookup for pharmacists, pharmacist technicians, pharmacy interns, pharmacies, medical and gas licensees, and drug outlets.
Architecture
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Verify the license of a South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners registered architect or architecture firm.
Alarms & Sprinklers
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Burglar alarm, fire alarm, and sprinkler license database from the the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation.
Social Workers
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South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners license lookup for social workers.
Contractors & Builders | Residential
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South Carolina Residential Builders Commission licensee lookup for residential home builders contractors, electricians, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and home inspection.
Building Codes
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South Carolina licensee lookup for building code officials, including code enforcement officers, inspectors, modular building manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, and inspection agencies.
Auctioneers
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Auctioneers Commission licensee database from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation.
Nurses
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South Carolina Board of Nursing license lookup for Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), and Advanced Practice Nurses (APRN).
Massage Therapists
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South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel license lookup for massage and bodyworks therapists.
Opticians
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South Carolina Board of Examiners in Opticianry lookup for licensed opticians.
Funeral Board
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South Carolina Funeral Board license lookup for funeral directors and embalmers.
Cosmetology
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South Carolina Board of Cosmetology licensee lookup, including cosmetologists, nail technicians, estheticians, salons, and schools.
Physical Therapists
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South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy license lookup for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants.
Physicians
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South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners license lookup for physicians, physician assistants, and anesthesiologists assistants.
Contractors | Commercial
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South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board database of licensed commercial contractors.
Psychologists
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South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology license lookup for psychologists and temporary permits.
Manufactured Housing
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South Carolina Manufactured Housing Board license lookup for manufactured home manufacturers, dealers, salespersons, contractors, repairers, and installers.
Environmental Certification
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South Carolina Board of Environmental Certification license database lookup for bottled water operators, well drillers, water treatment operators, and wastewater treatment operators.
Acupuncturists
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Acupuncturists licensed with the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
Counselors & Therapists
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South Carolina Board of Examiners license lookup for marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and psycho-educational specialists.
Engineers & Land Surveyors
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South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors licensee lookup.
Veterinarians
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South Carolina Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners license lookup for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Barbers
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South Carolina license lookup for barbers, barber shops, hair braiders, barber assistants, and barber schools.
Accountancy | CPAs & Firms
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South Carolina Board of Accountancy licensed accountants, CPAs, and accounting firms.
Real Estate | Agents, Brokers, Managers
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South Carolina Real Estate Commission licensee database for real estate salesmen, brokers, property managers, agencies, time share salesmen, and reciprocal brokers.
Real Estate | Appraisers
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South Carolina Real Estate Appraisers Board license database for real estate appraisers and appraiser apprentice permits.
Speech-Language
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Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology license lookup for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, interns, and assistants.
Insurance Company Filings
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Search the South Carolina Department of Insurance for insurance company filings. Works best in IE.
Optometrists
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South Carolina Board of Examiners in Optometry optometrist license lookup.
Long Term Health Care
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South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care license lookup for long term health care administrators.
Dentistry
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South Carolina Board of Dentistry license lookup for dentists, dental technicians, and dental hygienists.
Notaries - SC
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Search for South Carolina registered Notaries and Apostilles by name and/or county.
Notaries in South Carolina
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Search for South Carolina registered Notaries and Apostilles by name and/or county.
Athletic Commission
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South Dakota Athletic Commission licensing lookup for boxers, kick boxers, wrestlers, MMA fighters, seconds, referees, and promoters.
Boiler Inspectors
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South Carolina boiler inspector and boiler inspector agency license verification.
Fire Marshal Blasters
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South Carolina Office of State Fire Marshall license lookup for Fire Marshal Blasters.
Fire Equipment
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South Carolina Office of State Fire Marshall license lookup for fire equipment dealers.
LP Gas
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South Carolina Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board licensee lookup for LP Gas dealers, installers, resellers, transporters, cylinder exchange facilities, and utilities.
Pyrotechnic Safety
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South Carolina Board of Pyrotechnic Safety licensee database for retail fireworks permits, pyrotechnic operators, outdoor display, explosive magazine permits, and motion picture special effects display permits.
Landscape Architects
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South Carolina Board of Landscape Architectural Examiners licensees.
Respiratory Care Practitioners
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South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners database of licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners.
Soil Classifiers
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South Carolina Soil Classifier Advisory Council license lookup for professional soil classifiers.
Timeshare & Land Sales
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South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation timeshare and land sales registration lookup.
Real Estate | ARELLO
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Real estate license verification for South Carolina from the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a South Carolina business or professional license?
South Carolina publishes license verification through state agencies and boards — see the Statewide tab.
Where do I check a contractor license?
Most states have a contractor licensing board with an online license check.
How do I look up a real estate or medical license?
State real estate and medical boards publish online lookups, linked under Statewide.
Are license lookups free?
Yes — state license verification services are free.