Can I get an extension on my South Carolina license renewal?

No. The SCDOI explicitly states that no CE extensions are granted. You must complete all requirements by the end of your birth month.

What happens if my license expires in South Carolina?

If you fail to renew by the end of your birth month, your producer license expires, and you cannot conduct insurance business. Your agency or broker license will also expire until reinstatement.

Do non-resident producers need fingerprints for SC renewal?

No, fingerprints are not required for non-resident producers renewing in South Carolina.

South Carolina insurance CE and renewal

South Carolina Insurance CE Renewal Requirements and Checklist

South Carolina resident producers who are not exempt must complete CE biennially by the end of their birth month. The standard requirement is 24 hours, including ethics, with extra attention needed for producers who hold both life/health and property/casualty authority.

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South Carolina at a glance

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Who must complete CEExemptions may apply

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SCDOI says licensed resident producers who are not exempt must complete continuing insurance education.

Standard total24 CE hrs

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South Carolina requires 24 CE hours by the end of the compliance period.

Ethics3 ethics hrs

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At least 3 of the 24 hours must be ethics.

Multiline allocation8 hrs + ethics

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If a producer holds both property/casualty and life/accident/health authority, SCDOI says at least 8 hours must relate to each of those line groups, plus 3 ethics hours.

DeadlineBirth-month cycle

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CE must be completed biennially by the end of the producer's birth month, based on odd/even birth year.

ExtensionsReview detail

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SCDOI states extensions will not be granted.

CarryoverReview detail

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SCDOI says producers may apply up to 18 excess credits to the next compliance period.

Renewal checklist

Confirm your South Carolina compliance period and birth-month deadline.
Check your SBS CE transcript and current license information.
Complete 24 total CE hours unless a documented exemption applies.
Include at least 3 ethics hours.
If you hold both major line groups, complete the required line-related hours for each group.
Do not repeat a CE course inside South Carolina’s restricted repeat window.
Verify CE status and renewal submission before the end of the birth month.

What to watch

No extension safety net: SCDOI repeats that extensions will not be granted.
Line allocation matters: multiline producers cannot rely on a random 24-hour bundle if line-related hours are missing.
Limited-line exemptions are narrow: SCDOI lists limited lines such as credit, title, travel, and surety as exempt from the producer CE provisions.
Carryover does not replace required topics: carryover helps with future general credit planning, but current ethics and line requirements still need to be satisfied.

Course planning

TSI National can help you plan South Carolina CE, but SCDOI controls compliance. Start with the SBS transcript, then select courses that satisfy total hours, ethics, and any line-related allocation. You can review training options on the TSI National course results page.

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This guide is a practical checklist, not legal advice. Always verify current requirements with SCDOI, SBS, NIPR, and your compliance team before renewal.