General and mechanical contractors; residential builders via the Residential Builders Commission. Lookup shows status and classification.
1. Get the license number + legal business name
Ask the contractor for their South Carolina license or registration number and the exact legal name it's held under. A real contractor gives this without hesitation — it's on their truck, estimates, and contract.
2. Look it up at the LLR — Contractor's Licensing Board
Use the official South Carolina authority directly — not a third-party aggregator — so you're reading the source of truth. General and mechanical contractors; residential builders via the Residential Builders Commission. Lookup shows status and classification.
3. Confirm the status is ACTIVE
Only an active (or current) status means they're licensed today. Expired, suspended, or revoked is a hard stop — and a contractor who let it lapse is telling you something.
4. Check the classification matches your job
Licenses are scoped to specific trades. Confirm the classification covers the work you're hiring for, and that the name on the license matches the name on your contract.
5. Check bond, insurance, and complaints where shown
Many boards also show bond amount, workers' compensation, and complaint or disciplinary history. A bond and active workers' comp protect you; an open complaint is worth a direct conversation before you sign.
South Carolina contractor-license FAQ
How do I check if a contractor is licensed in South Carolina?
Get the contractor's license number and legal business name, then look it up at the LLR — Contractor's Licensing Board — the free official public lookup, not a third-party site. Confirm the status is ACTIVE, the classification covers the work you're hiring for, and the name matches your contract. General and mechanical contractors; residential builders via the Residential Builders Commission. Lookup shows status and classification.
Who licenses contractors in South Carolina?
The LLR — Contractor's Licensing Board is the official South Carolina authority. General and mechanical contractors; residential builders via the Residential Builders Commission. Lookup shows status and classification.
Does ProFix verify South Carolina contractor licenses?
We link the official LLR — Contractor's Licensing Board lookup on every South Carolina contractor's profile so you can confirm the license at the source. We never invent or imply a credential a contractor doesn't hold.
Couldn't verify them — or want a vetted second option?
The LLR — Contractor's Licensing Board is always the system of record — confirm status there first. If a contractor won't share a license number, the status comes back inactive, or you just want another quote, get matched with license-checked South Carolina pros.
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