Do you need a general contractor license in South Carolina?
Yes, a license. In South Carolina, a person or business performing or offering general contracting work where the total cost of construction is more than $10,000 must hold a general contractor license issued under the contractors’ licensing chapter. The South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board, under the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, administers the license. The General Contractors-Building classification covers commercial, industrial, institutional, modular and other building construction, including residential structures. Cities and counties can add their own licensing on top of the state’s. This is S.C. Code §§ 40-11-10, 40-11-30, 40-11-410.
| What | South Carolina |
|---|---|
| General contractors | General contractor license over $10,000 |
Source
S.C. Code §§ 40-11-10, 40-11-30, 40-11-410
Read the statute in the South Carolina Code of Laws (South Carolina Legislature): scstatehouse.gov.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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