Electrician License Requirements in South Carolina
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in South Carolina, you'll apply through the licensing authority, meet an experience requirement, and pass a licensing exam based on the National Electrical Code. Here's how it breaks down.
South Carolina does not license journeyman electricians at the state level — journeyman/master are voluntary certifications (issued by the Municipal Association of SC, and by Carolinas AGC for master certifications after Jan 1, 2026), and many cities license locally. The state licenses electrical CONTRACTORS through the LLR Contractor's Licensing Board.
Licensing authority
South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR); trade certifications via the Municipal Association of SC / Carolinas AGC
Website: https://llr.sc.gov/clb/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman (certification) Voluntary trade certification |
~4,000 hours of supervised experience (or 2,000 hours plus an associate degree) | Trade competency exam |
| Electrical Contractor State license (LLR) |
2 years of experience within the past 5 years | Technical exam + business & law exam (PSI) |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
PSI
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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR); trade certifications via the Municipal Association of SC / Carolinas AGC before applying.
Sources: SC LLR — Electrician instructions (official) · Mike Holt — SC licensing summary