There are two components to handling an auto claim; appraising the damage to the vehicle and settling the claim itself. Appraisers play a key role in this process, since motor vehicle claims require specialized knowledge of auto repair that most adjusters simply don’t have. That’s where auto damage appraisers come in: these insurance professionals inspect vehicle damage, calculate the worth of the vehicle, and write an estimate for repair. Then the adjuster settles the claim based on the appraisal. Many states require adjusters to hold both licenses if they want to work on both parts of the claim — the appraisal and the settlement. Two states, Connecticut and South Carolina, require adjusters to hold both licenses to work on any part of an auto claim.

To obtain your South Carolina Auto Appraiser License, complete the following steps:

1. Meet the basic South Carolina Auto Appraiser Licensing Requirements

• • Be at least 18 years old

2. While South Carolina does not require a pre-licensing course, we recommend completing AdjusterPro’s SC Auto Appraiser Exam Prep Course to ensure passing the state exam

3. Register for and pass the South Carolina State Exam

• • Register online with PearsonVue

4. Provide an original SLED Report from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

5. Submit an application using NIPR.

6. Check to see if your license has been issued at SC License Verification. Your National Producer Number (NPN) will be used as the South Carolina license number. You can search for your National Producer Number at: https://nipr.com/PacNpnSearch.htm

Additional licensing details are available on the South Carolina Department of Insurance Appraiser page.

South Carolina requires you to hold both an adjuster license and an auto appraiser license to handle auto claims. Click on the insurance adjuster tab above for more information on the adjuster license.

• AdjusterPro Course Fee: $149
• Exam Fee: $45
• Licensing Fee: $80
• SLED Fee: $25
• Renewal Fee: $80

There is NO continuing education (CE) requirement for South Carolina appraisers. Licenses are renewed in October of odd-numbered years.

Renew your license at NIPR.

South Carolina grants reciprocal licensing privileges to any non-resident applicant who holds an appraiser license in his home state. If the applicant’s license status cannot be verified, he must provide a legible certification from his home state’s Department of Insurance. This certification must be less than 90 days old and prove the applicant is a licensed appraiser who has passed the state exam.

If the applicant’s home state does not require an appraiser exam, then he may submit a certification from another state’s Department of Insurance where he is licensed and has passed an appraiser exam.

Website: http://doi.sc.gov/355/Adjuster

Mailing Address:
South Carolina Department of Insurance

1201 Main St., Suite 1000

Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: 803-737-6095
Email: agentmail@doi.sc.gov

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