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    • General Contractor Unlimited (NASCLA)

    South Carolina General Contractor Commercial (NASCLA)

    This package includes everything you need to pass both your NASCLA trades and business and law exams. NASCLA is the National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies. You will train on a system that looks and acts just like the NASCLA exam.


    The NASCLA Accredited Contractor Examination was created to improve the quality of construction examinations and enable the mobility of contractors across jurisdictions This is the first major step towards a national contractors license exam. Applicants take accredited examinations in addition to meeting other licensure requirements.

    This exam will also serve as your trades exam for Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia

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    Step 1

    Purchase your exam prep course - South Carolina NASCLA

    Step 2

    Register at NASCLA

    Step 3

    Study and Pass Your South Carolina NASCLA Exam & Business Law

    Step 4
    Submit your South Carolina Application

    South Carolina NASCLA Exam Requirements & Application

    The following financial statement requirements apply to initial applications:

    Groups 1 and 2 - Owner Prepared financial statement with an affidavit of accuracy, Document #172; or a Surety Bond Form for General Contractors / Surety Bond Form for Mechanical Contractors

    Groups 3 and 4 - Financial statement compiled by a licensed CPA or a licensed PA in accordance with GAAP, including all disclosures required by GAAP or a Surety Bond Form for General Contractors / Surety Bond Form for Mechanical Contractors

    Group 5 - Financial statement audited by a licensed certified public accountant or a licensed public accountant in accordance with GAAP, including all disclosures required by GAAP; or a Surety Bond Form for General Contractors / Surety Bond Form for Mechanical Contractors

    GENERAL CONTRACTORS

    Group Number $ Limit Per
    Job     		Net Worth
    Requirement     		Surety Bond
    Requirement
    Group # 1 $50,000 $10,000 $20,000
    Group # 2 $200,000 $40,000 $80,000
    Group # 3 $500,000 $100,000 $200,000
    Group # 4 $1,500,000 $175,000 $350,000
    Group # 5 $Unlimited $250,000 $500,000
    Board Contact Information:

    South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
    Synergy Business Park, Kingstree Building
    110 Centerview Dr.
    Columbia, SC 29210

    Phone: 803.896.4300

    Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

    Website:South Carolina State Licensing Board

    Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ

    Fees:The application fee for a new South Carolina builder's license is $100. To obtain a license application and other forms for South Carolina go to South Carolina Application

    South Carolina NASCLA Exam Test Information

    Test Information This test covers information in the 12 subject areas below. The questions are created from content in the 23 book set shown below the following chart.
    Candidate Information Bulletin: NASCLA Candidate Bulletin

    Exam Information
    Exam Fee $130
    Number of Questions 115
    Passing Score 70% or 81 Questions
    Time Limit 330 Minutes

    Subject Area Number of Questions
    General Requirements 25
    Site Construction
    		15
    Concrete 6
    Masonry
    		4
    Metals 6
    Wood 5
    Thermal and Moisture Protection 5
    Doors, Windows, and Glazing 4
    Finishes 5
    Mechanical and Plumbing Systems 6
    Electrical Systems 3
    Procurement and Contracting Requirements 31

    South Carolina Commercial License Reciprocity

    South Carolina has established reciprocity with Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Utah and Tennessee for their commercial builders.

    The NASCLA exam serves as your trades exam in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, U.S. Virgin Islands, West Virginia.

    South Carolina General Contractor License Permitted Work

    With this license you may bid on and build all types of buildings in South Carolina including residential structures.

    South Carolina NASCLA Exam Prep Courses Offered