Producer Licensing

Limited Lines Resident Producer Licensing Requirements

The Sponsoring Insurer must submit to the South Carolina Department of Insurance the following original documents:

1. License/Appointment fee of $40
2. S.C. Application for Individual License, Form No. 3506
3. S.C. Appointment Form, Form No. 3505
4. Exam Report from Thomson Prometric (800-490-6548). Exam report expires 24 months after issuance, if applicable
5. 40 hour Pre-Licensing Certificate, Form 3536, if applicable
6. SLED Report. This report is obtained from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division either by submitting a written request or through their website. The fee for this report is $25. The address, telephone number, and the website is as follows:
 

SLED
Attn: Central Records Depository
Post Office Box 21398
4400 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29221
(803) 737-9000
www.sled.state.sc.us
 

If licensing a title producer, Form 3600 (Financial Interest Disclosure Form) must be submitted.
If previously licensed as a resident in another state, a letter of clearance is required.
 

Limited Lines Non-Resident Producer Licensing Requirements

The Sponsoring Insurer must submit to the South Carolina Department of Insurance the following original documents:
 

1. License fee of $40
2. S.C. Appointment Form, Form No. 3505
3. S.C. Application for Individual License, Form 3506
4. Home State Letter of Certification
 

If licensing a title producer, Form 3600 (Financial Interest Disclosure Form) must be submitted.
 

Requirements for Cancellation of a Producer Appointment

Insurers must submit to the South Carolina Department of Insurance the following original document:
 

S.C. Termination Form, Form No. 3505
 

License, Appointment and Renewal Fees

Renewal Dates for Unlimited Lines Producer Appointments and Limited Lines Producer License and Appointment is September 1st of even numbered years. Renewal Fee is the same as the Appointment Fee.