• SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE CE

South Carolina Real Estate Continuing Education

South Carolina requires 10 hours of continuing education every year to renew your real estate license. Complete your CE online at your own pace.

10 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: South Carolina Real Estate Commission

South Carolina CE requirements at a glance

Hours
10 hours every 2 years for South Carolina resident licensees
Required course
A 4-hour mandatory core course
Electives
6 hours
Brokers in charge
Core course plus the 4-hour BIC Responsibility course and 2 elective hours
Non-residents
Meet the CE requirements of your resident state
Exemptions
Partial exemption after 25 years licensed; exempt while on active military duty

Source: SCREC: Licensing FAQ

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South Carolina CE renewal: common questions

How many CE hours do South Carolina real estate licensees need?

Resident licensees need 10 hours every two years: the 4-hour mandatory core course and 6 hours of electives.

Is CE different for brokers in charge?

Yes. Brokers in charge take the core course plus a mandatory 4-hour BIC Responsibility course, and only 2 hours of electives.

I'm licensed in another state. Which CE do I take?

If you're a non-resident licensed in your home state, you meet your resident state's CE requirements.

Is anyone exempt?

Licensees with 25 years of active licensed experience can request a partial CE exemption, and active duty military are exempt while on active service.

Source: SCREC: Licensing FAQ