State guide
South Carolina
South Carolina licenses home inspectors through the Residential Builders Commission at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Current licensure is tied to Title 40, Chapter 59, and the current code shows the home inspector article’s prior laws trace back to 1994 Act No. 463, while Chapter 59 was substantially revised by 2002 Act No. 359. ([llr.sc.gov](https://www.llr.sc.gov/res/))
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Licenses home inspectors?
- yes
- Regulator
- South Carolina Residential Builders Commission, South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
- Disciplinary actions
- Official page →
- File a complaint
- Official page →
Official resources in South Carolina
Official page for South Carolina home inspector licensure routes, fees, and application links.
Explains the qualifying experience or training options used before exam eligibility.
Official public orders database for Commission disciplinary orders.
Official complaint filing instructions with links to the online complaint form and PDF complaint form.
Key facts for South Carolina
- South Carolina requires a current home inspector license to engage in home inspecting. ([llr.sc.gov](https://www.llr.sc.gov/res/licensure.aspx?utm_source=openai))
- The licensing agency is the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission within LLR. ([llr.sc.gov](https://www.llr.sc.gov/res/))
- The code says no person may engage in home inspection business unless licensed by the commission. ([scstatehouse.gov](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/Archives/CodeofLaws2007/t40c059.php))
- For exam licensure, applicants qualify by one year of supervised experience or a Commission-approved 120-hour home inspection course. ([llr.sc.gov](https://llr.sc.gov/res/Online/HomeInspectorsInstructions.aspx?utm_source=openai))
- Applicants using the SC technical exam must pass both the Business Management and Law exam and the SC Home Inspector exam. ([llr.sc.gov](https://llr.sc.gov/res/PDF/Home_Inspecor_Lic_Electronic_PKG.pdf?utm_source=openai))
- The Board Orders database includes Residential Builders Commission orders, including RBI home inspector entries. ([eservice.llr.sc.gov](https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/PublicOrdersWeb/?divisionId=46))
What to do next
- Use the LLR lookup first, then search the Board Orders page by last name or company to check discipline history. ([llr.sc.gov](https://www.llr.sc.gov/res/))
- Before applying, decide which path fits you: supervised experience, a 120-hour approved course, NHIE plus Business Management and Law, or endorsement. ([llr.sc.gov](https://www.llr.sc.gov/res/homeinspector.aspx))
- If filing a complaint, use the Commission complaint page and include clear facts, witness information, and supporting documents. ([llr.sc.gov](https://www.llr.sc.gov/res/complaint.aspx?utm_source=openai))
Helpful guides
- How to check if a home inspector is licensed
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- How to look up disciplinary actions against a home inspector
- How to file a complaint against a home inspector