Steps to Obtain Your South Carolina Electrical License

Step 1

Submit Your Application

For Residential Electrical, apply through the SC Residential Builders Commission (LLR). For Master Electrician Contractor (Commercial), apply through the SC Contractors Licensing Board (LLR).
Official Portals:
SC LLR — Residential Builders Commission  |  SC LLR — Contractors Licensing Board

Step 2

Get Authorized & Register with PSI

Once LLR approves your application, you’ll receive exam eligibility and can schedule with PSI.
Residential candidates register here:
PSI — South Carolina Residential Builders (SCRB)

Step 3

Prepare for Your Exam(s)

Study the references listed in the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin and LLR documentation. South Carolina electrical trade exams are open-book per PSI regulations.

Step 4

Take & Pass the Exam(s)

Complete your trade and Business & Law exams with PSI and finalize your license with LLR. Residential applicants must pass both the Trade and Business exams.

South Carolina Electrical State Requirements & Application

• Residential Electrical licensing and exams are administered by the SC Residential Builders Commission (LLR). Candidates must apply and receive approval before testing with PSI.
• Commercial (Master Electrical Contractor) licensure is through the SC Contractors Licensing Board (LLR). Many commercial candidates use the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Contractors exam; verify acceptance with LLR.

South Carolina Electrical Test Information

Provider: PSI
Scheduling: After LLR approval, candidates register and pay through PSI.
Open-Book: Yes — only approved references per PSI bulletin.
Passing Scores: 73.3% for Trade (Residential), 68% for Business & Law, 75% for NASCLA Commercial.

Subject Area Breakdown (Residential Electrical)

South Carolina Electrical Reciprocity

South Carolina participates in the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Contractors exam program. NASCLA results may be accepted for Commercial Electrical licensure — verify current acceptance and conditions directly with LLR before applying.

South Carolina Electrical Permitted Work

Residential Electricians may perform electrical work on residential structures of sixteen (16) units or fewer and no more than three stories high. Work must comply with the NEC and local codes.
Master Electrician Contractors (Commercial) may plan, install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for commercial or industrial structures in accordance with NEC and South Carolina licensing rules.