Producer Licensing

Unlimited Lines Resident Producer Licensing Requirements for New and Amended Licenses

BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR LICENSURE (ONLINE OR THROUGH THE MAIL, TO THE DEPARTMENT, PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING:
 

I.  IF THE APPLICANT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME (MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY), PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT:

1. License fee of $20
2. S.C. Application for Individual License, Form No. 3506
3. SLED Report. This report is obtained from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. Please see contact information below

II.   IF THE APPLICANT HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED OF ANY CRIME (MISDEMEANOR OR FELONY), SUBMIT THE APPLICATION ONLINE OR BY MAIL AND PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:

1. License fee of $20
2. S.C. Application for Individual License, Form 3506
3. Exam Report from Thomson Prometric (800-490-6548). Exam report expires 24 months after issuance.
4. 40 hour Pre-Licensing Certificate, Form 3536
5. 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 previously licensed as a resident in another state, a letter of clearance is required. If applying for Variable Contracts, then proof of Series 6 or 7 must be provided. Currently we are accepting a copy of the CRD Print Screen showing passage of the appropriate exam.
 

Unlimited Lines Non-Resident Producer Licensing Requirements for New and Amended Licenses

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

1. License fee of $20
2. S.C. Application for Individual License, Form No. 3506
3. Home State Letter of Certification License qualification will be made via the Producer Data Base (PDB). If the licensing information is not available on the PDB, a Home State Letter of Certification will be required.

If applying for Variable Contracts, then proof of Series 6 or 7 must be provided. Currently we are accepting a copy the CRD Print Screen showing passage of the appropriate exam.
 

Unlimited Lines Producer Appointment Requirements

The sponsoring insurer must submit to the South Carolina Department of Insurance the following original documents for new and amended appointments:

1. Appointment fee for Local Producers is $40
2. Appointment fee for General Producers is $100
3. S.C. Appointment Form, Form No. 3505
 

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.