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Overview

The right resources and exam prep services

We offer everything you need to prepare for the South Carolina Business Management and Law Exam, required for all South Carolina Residential Builders Commission license applicants.

To prepare for the South Carolina Business Law Exam, you will need the required reference manual and tabs as well as our exam prep course. We also give the option to purchase a pre-tabbed and highlighted reference manual, saving you valuable hours of highlighting the information within the book yourself.

The South Carolina Residential Contractor Business Management and Law Exam is required for any Residential Builder or Residential HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical license applicant.

Applicants must apply to the state prior to registering with PSI for an examination. Once you are approved, you will receive an Examination Eligibility letter. Examination Eligibility is valid for 1 year and you are allowed 3 attempts to pass the examination within a 12-month period.

You can find the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission license application at their website here.

Exam Breakdown

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# of Questions Minimum Passing Score Time Allowed
50 34 (68%) 120 minutes
Subject Area # of Questions
Business Management 2
Licensing Laws and Rules 2
Estimating and Bidding 8
Contracts and Agreements 7
Project Management 7
Insurance and Bonding 5
Safety Recordkeeping and Reporting 1
Labor Laws and Employment Regulations 3
Financial Management 4
Tax Laws 5
Liens 3
Environmental Laws and Regulations 3

You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin here for more information on testing policies.

Exam Preparation

What you'll need to prepare for the exam

License Requirements

What you’ll need to get your license

All South Carolina contractor license applicants are still required to meet other state licensing regulations in order to obtain a license in South Carolina.

These requirements include taking the State Business Law Exam and submitting a State Board Contractor License Application. We offer exam prep courses and materials for the South Carolina Residential Builder exam as well as License Application Fulfillment Services.

You can learn more about the South Carolina Residential Builder exam here.