South Carolina licensing facts
How regulation is organized
South Carolina Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for South Carolina: RN, LPN, APRN. Public status checks use South Carolina Nursing Licensee Lookup; renewal uses Renewals. The recorded renewal schedule is Every even-numbered year The compact classification shown for this review is NLC member jurisdiction.
Public verification
South Carolina Nursing Licensee Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for South Carolina. The destination is hosted on verify.llronline.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For South Carolina, the recorded renewal cycle is Every even-numbered year The named renewal route is Renewals. The current fee summary is RN/LPN renewal: $75..
CE or competence
The reviewed South Carolina continuing-education or competence rule is: Meet one Board-recognized continued-competency pathway; one common option is 30 contact hours during the licensing period. The record-retention or audit note is: The Board can request documentation of the selected competence pathway..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | South Carolina Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | South Carolina LLR Licensee Lookup |
| Renewal cycle | Every even-numbered year |
| Renewal deadline | April 30 of the applicable even-numbered year. |
| Continuing competence | Meet one Board-recognized continued-competency pathway; one common option is 30 contact hours during the licensing period. |
| Fees | RN/LPN renewal: $75. |
| Compact status | NLC member jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN |
| Phone | (803) 896-4550 |
| Physical location | 110 Centerview Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 |
| Mailing address | 110 Centerview Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 |
| Primary official domains | llr.sc.gov |
How to verify a South Carolina nursing license
South Carolina Nursing Licensee Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for South Carolina. The destination is hosted on verify.llronline.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renewals.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina credential type | For South Carolina, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For South Carolina, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by South Carolina Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For South Carolina, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Every even-numbered year. April 30 of the applicable even-numbered year. | For South Carolina, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | South Carolina is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains South Carolina or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For South Carolina, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by South Carolina Board of Nursing, South Carolina LLR Licensee Lookup or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live South Carolina verification date. | For South Carolina, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
South Carolina nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: South Carolina LLR online services.
- Confirm the even-year renewal and individual expiration.
- Complete one accepted competence pathway.
- Renew through the official LLR service.
- Pay the $75 fee for RN/LPN renewal unless the current fee table shows a credential-specific exception.
- Verify the updated public record.
Renewal cautions
- Alternative competence pathways must meet the Board criteria; do not assume any employment activity qualifies.
- APRN requirements can include certification and specialty obligations.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Meet one Board-recognized continued-competency pathway; one common option is 30 contact hours during the licensing period.
- Use an accepted course or alternative pathway.
- Retain certificates or evidence supporting the chosen pathway.
- Check APRN credential-specific requirements separately.
Records and audits: The Board can request documentation of the selected competence pathway.
South Carolina license by endorsement
The reviewed South Carolina credential set is RN, LPN, APRN. Use South Carolina Nursing Licensee Lookup for the public record and Renewals for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; NLC member jurisdiction. The public record host is verify.llronline.com, and the recorded renewal schedule is Every even-numbered year
National verification and compact status
NLC member jurisdiction
South Carolina is classified as NLC member jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Every even-numbered year and the authority model is Board within the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN/LPN renewal | RN/LPN | $75 | Published renewal fee. Official source ↗ |
South Carolina Board of Nursing contact and location
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6 reviewed official destinations for South Carolina
South Carolina Nursing Licensee Lookup ↗
South Carolina LLR public nursing license lookup. Confirm credential, status and expiration.
South Carolina Board renewal FAQ and nursing site naming LLR Licensee Lookup · reviewed July 28, 2026Renewals ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Continuing education and competence ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Licensure by endorsement ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nursing fees ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026South Carolina Board of Nursing ↗
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Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in South Carolina?
South Carolina Board of Nursing. The South Carolina Board of Nursing is administered through LLR. Nursing licenses generally renew in even-numbered years by April 30 and licensees must meet a Board-recognized continued-competency pathway.
What is the reviewed South Carolina license lookup?
South Carolina LLR Licensee Lookup. South Carolina Nursing Licensee Lookup is the reviewed public verification route for South Carolina. The destination is hosted on verify.llronline.com. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Renewals.
When is a South Carolina nursing license renewed?
Every even-numbered year. April 30 of the applicable even-numbered year.
What CE or competence applies in South Carolina?
Meet one Board-recognized continued-competency pathway; one common option is 30 contact hours during the licensing period.
What fee information is published for South Carolina?
RN/LPN renewal: $75.
How can I contact the nursing authority in South Carolina?
South Carolina Board of Nursing publishes (803) 896-4550 and 110 Centerview Drive, Columbia, SC 29210.