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⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (under SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - LLR) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Georgia to South Carolina
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (under SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - LLR) to verify.
| Requirement | Georgia (GA) | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | No formal education requirement; 4 years (8,000 hours) of documented electrical field experience under a licensed contractor required. Three notarized references required for Class II (at least one from a licensed electrical contractor). | No formal education requirement; trade school or college degree does NOT substitute for hands-on experience. Minimum 1 year of supervised experience required. |
| Exam Requirements● | Provider: PSI Services; NEC: 2023 NEC (effective June 20, 2025, adopted by Georgia Department of Community Affairs); Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not required | Provider: PSI Services; NEC: 2020 NEC (used for all electrical examinations); Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not required |
| Experience Requirements | apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: null | apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: null |
| Fees | exam fee: $40; renewal fee: $75; total initial fees: $70; confidence: high | exam fee: $75; renewal fee: $50 - $100; total initial fees: $370; confidence: medium |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years (biennial, expires June 30 of even years); CE hours: 8; Fee: $75 | Period: 2 years (biennial, expires June 30 of odd years); CE hours: null; Fee: $50 - $100 |
Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.
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