The South Carolina Real Estate Commission (LLR) requires you to renew your real estate license every 2 years. Here is what you need to know.

Check Your License Status

  • Not sure when your license expires? Search by name, brokerage, or license number HERE.
  • You should have received an email from LLR asking you to confirm your contact information and email address.
  • Make sure you can log into your LLR portal HERE.
  • If you are experiencing login issues, contact LLR directly at 803.896.4400 or contact.rec@llr.sc.gov.
  • The next required fingerprinting cycle is 2027. Fingerprinting is not required if you renew in 2026.


Continuing Education Requirements

  • You must complete 10 CE credit hours since July 1, 2024:
    • 4 hours: Required core class — Legal Hot Tips
    • 6 hours: Elective credits of your choice
  • LLR allows you to roll over up to 4 elective hours into your next renewal period if you exceed 6 elective credits.
  • You may complete CE classes at any time within your two-year renewal cycle. You do not need to wait until the year your license expires. For example, if your license expires on June 30, 2027, you may begin taking classes on July 1, 2025.
  • More information about continuing education can be found HERE, including qualifying for exemptions.


Brokers-in-Charge
Brokers-in-Charge must complete:

  • 4 hours: Legal Hot Tips (core class)
  • 4 hours: BIC Duties and Responsibilities
  • 2 elective credit hours of your choosing
  • You may complete CE classes at any time within your two-year renewal cycle. You do not need to wait until the year your license expires. For example, if your license expires on June 30, 2027, you may begin taking classes on July 1, 2025.

Associate licensees may take the BIC Duties and Responsibilities course as elective credit.


REALTOR® Membership Requirements
In addition to license renewal requirements, REALTOR® membership requires completion of:

  • Code of Ethics
  • Fair Housing training

The current cycle for these requirements is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.
You may complete both courses at no cost directly through the National Association of REALTORS® here, or you may take them as CE classes and apply the CE toward your license renewal requirements.


Completing Your Education
HHAR offers multiple options to complete your education requirements.

  • View our course listings here.
  • HHAR also offers live-stream and on-demand classes. Learn more here.

As always, HHAR appreciates your support of our REALTOR® School

All certified education providers report completed classes to CE Broker. You can log in or create your free account to track your CE credits here.

If you have questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our Membership & Education Director, Cathi Jo. Cathi can be reached at 843.842.2421 or Cathi@HHRealtor.com.