South Carolina Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in South Carolina you need to satisfy the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (within the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 10 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What South Carolina requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required10 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
CE tracking systemCE Broker
Governing bodySouth Carolina Real Estate Commission (within the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

Active Associate (salesperson) and Broker licensees must complete 10 hours of CE per biennial renewal cycle: 4 hours must be the mandatory/core course and the remaining 6 hours may be electives. CE must be completed before submitting the renewal and is reported through CE Broker. There is no separate first-renewal post-licensing CE distinction noted for associates (initial pre-license education is separate). Long-tenured licensees may qualify for partial exemption (25+ years, core course only) or full exemption (25+ years and age 65+). Inactive licensees are not required to complete CE until reactivation.

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South Carolina Real Estate CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (within the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) before purchasing.

South Carolina Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in South Carolina?

South Carolina requires about 10 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Active Associate (salesperson) and Broker licensees must complete 10 hours of CE per biennial renewal cycle: 4 hours must be the mandatory/core course and the remaining 6 hours may be electives. CE must be completed before submitting the renewal and is reported through CE Broker. There is no separate first-renewal post-licensing CE distinction noted for associates (initial pre-license education is separate). Long-tenured licensees may qualify for partial exemption (25+ years, core course only) or full exemption (25+ years and age 65+). Inactive licensees are not required to complete CE until reactivation.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in South Carolina?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (within the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my South Carolina Real Estate CE?

South Carolina uses CE Broker to track Real Estate continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Real Estate Commission (within the SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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