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How to Renew Your South Carolina Engineer License

South Carolina engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR) rule on September 3, 2026.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
June 30, 2028
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers South Carolina engineers holding a license in one of these classes: PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 30 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer. Requirements are set by South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR).

When to renew

South Carolina engineers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is June 30, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (SC Engineers: expires June 30 biennially in even years (S.C. R. 49-105))

The continuing education South Carolina requires

South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR) requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Technical/professional development (any qualifying subject) — at least 15 hours
  • Elective (technical or up to 50% non-technical/business) — at least 15 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    South Carolina sets engineers requirements by license class (PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 30 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is June 30, 2028.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR) requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Technical/professional development (any qualifying subject), Elective (technical or up to 50% non-technical/business). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the South Carolina engineers course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In South Carolina, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR)

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR)

South Carolina engineer renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do South Carolina engineers need?
South Carolina engineers must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR).
Which license classes does the South Carolina engineers CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: PE Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) - 30 PDH biennial, Professional Engineer.
What topics are required for South Carolina engineers continuing education?
South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors (SC LLR) requires coverage of: Technical/professional development (any qualifying subject) (15 hours); Elective (technical or up to 50% non-technical/business) (15 hours).
Can South Carolina engineers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the South Carolina requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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