South Carolina Engineering Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for engineering industry firms and individuals in South Carolina.
This page provides an overview of engineering industry licensing in South Carolina for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
South Carolina Engineering Company Licenses
South Carolina Certification of Authorization (Engineering and/or Land Surveying)
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $115 |
Turnaround: | Temporary certification granted immediately upon receipt by mail, approved or nullified fully pending board review. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By March 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Original Ink: | Not required |
Notarization Required?: | Not required |
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Amendment
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Filing Method: | The board requests amendments be email from the company and rejects emails from Harbor Compliance. They may accept if we copy the client on the email. |
Agency Fee: | $0 |
Reinstatement
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Agency Fee: | $115 |
Individual Licenses
South Carolina Individual Engineering Licenses
South Carolina Geologist in Training Registration
Agency: | South Carolina Board of Registration for Geologists |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Registered Professional Geologist in Training |
Instructions: | Geologist-in-Training Application Requirements and Instructions |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | By June 30 of odd-numbered years. |
South Carolina Professional Engineer License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $65 |
Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $70 (must be submitted or postmarked on or before June 30th) |
Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
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South Carolina Professional Geologist Registration
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $200 ($150 if submitted after April 1 of even-numbered years.) |
Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $200 ($150 if submitted after April 1 of even-numbered years.) |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | By June 30 of odd-numbered years. |
South Carolina Professional Surveyor License
Agency: | South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $65 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Reciprocal Registration
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Agency Fee: | $75 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $70 (must be submitted or postmarked on or before June 30th) |
Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
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Learn about engineering licensing in other states:
Design Firm - Engineering firm registration is sometimes grouped with architecture and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
EI (Engineering Intern) - A term also used to describe an Engineer in Training.
EIT (Engineer in Training) - A professional designation granted upon having completed at least 3 years of school at an ABET-accredited university and having passed the FE exam.
FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) - An exam testing on basic engineering principles that is required to become an engineer in training.
PE (Professional Engineer or 'Principles and Practice in Engineering') - Means either Professional Engineer or refers to the Principles and Practice in Engineering exam that is a prerequisite for an engineering license.
Reciprocity - When a licensed engineer in one state can provide documentation (often an NCEES Record) to more easily apply for a license in another jurisdiction.
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting board that sets standards for university programs in a variety of applied science disciplines.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
Engineering, architecture, and land surveying advocacy group.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Organization that provides continuing education, professional conferences, and advocacy efforts to the civil engineering community.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Mechanical engineering organization that focuses on education and professional development.
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC)
Reviews accreditation requirements and makes final decisions regarding the accreditation process.
National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)
Develops, administers, and scores the exams used for engineering licenses.
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
NSPE is an advocacy group for professional engineers.