Direct answer
The responsible authority is South Carolina Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
South Carolina source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For South Carolina, 5 primary official source records and 9 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
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.
110 Centerview Drive, Columbia, SC 29210Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | South Carolina Licensee Lookup | Use the reviewed South Carolina primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live South Carolina result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | South Carolina Nursing Renewals | South Carolina renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: April 30 of the applicable even-numbered year. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Continuing Education | South Carolina rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Meet one Board-recognized continued-competency pathway; one common option is 30 contact hours during the licensing period. |
| Apply by endorsement | Licensure by Endorsement | The South Carolina destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Use Nursys where available or the method directed by the Board. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | South Carolina LLR online services | Authenticated South Carolina transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: llr.sc.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in South Carolina. For South Carolina, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | South Carolina Board of Nursing | For South Carolina, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (803) 896-4550 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the South Carolina authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
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 ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Licensure by endorsement ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nursing fees ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026South Carolina Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the South Carolina status recorded as NLC member jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through South Carolina Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a South Carolina license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local South Carolina source remains South Carolina LLR Licensee Lookup.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside South Carolina LLR Licensee Lookup for South Carolina; follow South Carolina Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in South Carolina?
South Carolina Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(803) 896-4550
Is there a separate mailing address?
110 Centerview Drive, Columbia, SC 29210
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.