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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 North Carolina 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 | North Carolina (NC) | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | No formal education requirement. Experience hours must include primary experience (hands-on electrical work). Limited: 3,000 hours (2,000 primary). Intermediate: 5,750 hours (5,000 primary). Unlimited: 5 years with 4 years primary plus two electrician experience vouchers. | 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 (855-746-8173); scheduling at https://test-takers.psiexams.com/ncbeec; NEC: 2020 NEC; the Examinations page lists '2020 Edition' as the study material and the site confirms all Board examinations continue to be based on the 2020 NEC until further notice.; 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: $125.00; renewal fee: Limited: $100/year; Intermediate: $150/year; Unlimited: $200/year; Special Restricted: $100/year; total initial fees: $225-$325; confidence: high | exam fee: $75; renewal fee: $50 - $100; total initial fees: $370; confidence: medium |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 1 year — 'All licenses issued by the Board will expire one (1) year after the date of issuance.'; CE hours: 8; Fee: $100-$200 | 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.
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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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