Updated March 6, 2025
SOUTH CAROLINA INSURANCE PRELICENSING INFORMATION
South Carolina does not require licensing candidates to complete prelicensing education; however, ExamFX highly recommends that you complete an educational course before attempting to take your state’s licensing exam.
WHAT’S IN MY COURSE?
Navigate to ExamFX’s home page and select the line of authority you’re interested in to learn more about our comprehensive insurance training packages.
Your exam will be based on the South Carolina exam outline, which can be found in Pearson Vue's Candidate Handbook here.
DON'T FORGET YOUR READINESS EXAM!
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For more details see https://www.examfx.com/resources/pass-guarantee.
HOW DO I GET MY LICENSE?
Step 1: (optional): Complete an optional prelicensing course that helps prepare you to take and pass your licensing exam.
Step 2: Schedule your exam online with your state’s testing provider, Pearson VUE or call (877) 759-5226. Your exam may be taken at a physical Pearson VUE examination center or via a remote online proctored exam. Exam fees must be paid at the time of reservation.
To change or cancel your testing appointment, you must contact Pearson VUE at least 48 hours in advance or forfeit the examination fee.
Step 3: Take and pass your state licensing exam. On the day of your appointment, you must bring with you one valid form of government issued identification (driver’s license, passport, military I.D., etc.), which must contain a photograph and a signature. You will not be able to take your exam if these requirements are not met.
If testing at a Pearson VUE testing site, the score report will be provided at the test center. If testing online, candidates will need to log into their Pearson VUE account to obtain their score report.
Once your exam is passed, you will submit a license application and pay the license fee at NIPR. You will receive a link to download or print your license after the application has been approved.
Step 4: Maintain your license by being aware of your continuing education requirements. Most insurance licenses must be maintained by completing a certain number of credit hours of continuing education each licensing period. ExamFX offers CE courses that will help you comply with your state’s requirements. Click here to view your state’s education rules and stay on top of your license.
WHAT WILL MY EXAM BE LIKE?
Your exam experience is dependent on the line of authority you are testing for but all licensing exams will be multiple choice and take place on a computer. Review the exam summaries below. The exam content outlines can be found on the testing provider's website.
The breakdown of testing topics can be found here.
- The number of questions on your exam
- The time limit
- The score that you must achieve to pass the exam
South Carolina Life Insurance Examination
85 Total Questions (75 scored; 10 pretest)
Time Limit: 2 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our South Carolina Life exam prep course.
South Carolina Accident and Health Insurance Examination
85 Total Questions (75 scored; 10 pretest)
Time Limit: 2 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our South Carolina Health exam prep course.
South Carolina Life, Accident and Health Insurance Examination
145 Total Questions (130 scored; 15 pretest)
Time Limit: 3 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our South Carolina Life and Health exam prep course.
South Carolina Property Insurance Examination
80 Total Questions (75 scored; 5 pretest)
Time Limit: 2 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
South Carolina Casualty Insurance Examination
80 Total Questions (75 scored; 5 pretest)
Time Limit: 2 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
South Carolina Property and Casualty Insurance Examination
145 Total Questions (130 scored; 15 pretest)
Time Limit: 3 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our South Carolina Property and Casualty exam prep course.
South Carolina Personal Lines Insurance Examination
105 Total Questions (95 scored; 10 pretest)
Time Limit: 2 hours 15 Minutes
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our South Carolina Personal Lines exam prep course.
South Carolina All Lines Adjuster Examination
100 Total Questions
Time Limit: 2 Hours
Passing Score: 70%
Train for your test with our South Carolina Insurance Adjuster exam prep course.
MORE QUESTIONS?
ExamFX recommends that you contact your Department of Insurance or testing center directly.
For licensing information:
South Carolina Insurance Department
1201 Main Street, Suite 1000
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 737-6095
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.doi.sc.gov
For examination information:
Pearson VUE
Website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/sc/insurance
The information displayed above is for informational purposes only. ExamFX is not responsible for the accuracy of the information on this page. All steps have been taken to make sure that the information relayed on this page is accurate; however, information is subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the producer to be compliant per their states requirements.
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