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Obtaining Your South Carolina Nursing License

For Nurses: Licensing Guide/South Carolina

Contact Information

South Carolina State Board Information

110 Centerview Dr

Columbia, SC 29210

License by Endorsement

Processing Fees

Fee

Application

$100.00

Temp License

$10.00

Temp License Processing

Documents Needed

Temp

Perm

Completed application – may apply online

Yes

Yes

2x2 photo – signed and dated on front

Yes

Yes

Copy of vital statistics birth certificate or passport

Yes

Yes

Copy of SSN card

Yes

Yes

Copy of current state license

Yes

Yes

Evidence of continued competence

Yes

Yes

Proof of residence – driver’s license or state-issued ID

Yes

Yes

Verification of original state license

No

Yes

Fingerprint cards – email the board to request cards nurseboard@llr.sc.gov

No

Yes

Additional Info

Criminal background check required for reinstatements. Completion of 30 hours of CE required and completion of a course in legal aspects. View competency requirements on the website for alternative options.

License Renewal

Processing Fees

Fee

Renewal License Processing

Timely

$75.00

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Reinstatement

$60.00

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