Do I need to take the SC state exam if I am licensed in another state?

The South Carolina Real Estate Commission offers full reciprocity for Georgia residents who are qualified through written examination within Georgia and who also hold an active real estate license in Georgia.

If you hold an active real estate license from another state and are in good standing, or have held a license in good standing during the preceding six months, you will only need to take the South Carolina portion of the state real estate licensing exam.

Yes, you can apply for a South Carolina real estate salesperson license even if you live in another state. You must still comply with all the requirements of resident licenses. If you hold a license in another state, you will need to pass the SC law portion of the state license and be exempt from the 60-hour unit I.

The South Carolina State Real Estate Commission does not list U.S. citizenship among the requirements for applying for a real estate salesperson license. However, you must have a social security number so that you can provide a copy of your card to the Commission. This is required in order for a license to be issued.