South Carolina is a member of the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC). Proof of successful passage of the NIC exam (theory and practical) is required.
License Verification(s) from all states where you have been licensed must be mailed or emailed directly to the Board from the licensing state. South Carolina does not have a reciprocal agreement with any state. An official license verification may be used as proof of passing the NIC exam.
It is the applicant's responsibility to contact the specific state board and ensure the examination shown is the NIC exam and reflects a passing score for both portions.
If you submit the endorsement application and acceptable proof of passing the NIC exam is not provided, you will be required to take the NIC exam before a license is issued.
RC, ES and NT Applications
IRC, IES and INT Applications
Only active, exam eligible applicants who have failed an exam may submit a Request for Reexamination. To check your status, https://eservice.llr.sc.gov/SSO/ApplicationStatus/Index. Applicants whose initial application is expired or Lapsed status licensees must complete the initial application.
Repeat Examination Request Submission
Repeat Examination Requests may only be submitted via Document Submission in the Licensee Portal.
For instructions on how to access and submit applications in Document Submission, click here.
Applications are processed in the order they are received. Upon completion of processing, notice will be sent via email.
Reinstatement ApplicationsReactivation/Reinstatement Application (Cosmetology, Esthetician, Nail Technician and Instructor license Reinstatement Application)
Salon ApplicationsThe Booth Renter application is an online application that requires you to submit your payment electronically. Before starting the online application process, download the form below. You will need to upload or supply all requested information before your application can be processed.
Student Time Sheet Reporting Forms
The following cosmetology hour reporting forms are to be used for reporting all student enrollments and recording of student hours. This is to be done at a ratio of no more than twenty students per one instructor. All documents must contain the proper signatures, dates and correct times as required by state laws and regulations.
(CH-001A) This daily hour sheet should be used for school programs with full time students who sign in and out for lunch.
(CH-001B) This daily hour sheet should be used for school programs with part time students who do not take lunch breaks.
Training Affidavits