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How to renew your South Carolina RN license

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South Carolina RN licenses renew on a biennial even-year cycle through the South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR): all nursing licenses expire April 30 of every even-numbered year. The 2026 window ran February 1–April 30, 2026 (license through April 30, 2028 if renewed on time); the next open cohort is February 1–April 30, 2028. The published RN/LPN renewal fee is $75. Demonstrate continued competency during the licensure period with at least one board option — commonly 30 contact hours of CE. Trust keeps the proof ready for audit and reminds you before the next April 30.

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How to renew your South Carolina RN license
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South Carolina RN licenses renew on a biennial even-year cycle through the South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR): all nursing licenses expire April 30 of every even-numbered year. The 2026 window ran February 1–April 30, 2026 (license through April 30, 2028 if renewed on time); the next open cohort is February 1–April 30, 2028. The published RN/LPN renewal fee is $75. Demonstrate continued competency during the licensure period with at least one board option — commonly 30 contact hours of CE. Trust keeps the proof ready for audit and reminds you before the next April 30.
At a glance
Cycle
Biennial, even years. All nursing licenses expire April 30 of every even-numbered year (SCLLR).
2026 window
Opened February 1, 2026, closed April 30, 2026. Renewed licenses run through April 30, 2028. Closed as of this guide.
Next window
February 1–April 30, 2028 (then through April 30, 2030).
Fee
$75 RN/LPN renewal (LLR fees.aspx).
Competency
During the licensure period, at least one: 30 contact hours of CE from a board-recognized provider; or maintain/renew national certification; or an academic nursing (or related) program; or an employer competency form. No carryover. Retain evidence at least 4 years.
One-time mandatory topics
None published for standard RN renewal as of September 23, 2026.
After April 30, 2026
Reinstatement path. Online access ended May 31, 2026; then paper reinstatement plus a new background check (SCLLR renewals.aspx).
Reinstatement, lapsed under 5 years
$135 (fees.aspx).
Reinstatement, lapsed 5 years or more
$145 (fees.aspx).
Reactivate inactive, under 5 / 5 or more years
$50 / $60.
Disciplined reinstatement
$225.
Official inactive request
$15.
Processor fees
Unknown. Not itemized on the board fee schedule.
Compact
South Carolina is an NLC member.
Steps
  1. Confirm your status
    All South Carolina nursing licenses expire April 30 of every even-numbered year (SCLLR). Check LLR Self-Service or eServices and the board renewals page for your cohort. The next open window is February 1–April 30, 2028.
  2. Finish continued competency
    During the licensure period, complete at least one board option: 30 contact hours of CE from a board-recognized provider, maintain or renew a national certification, complete an academic nursing or related program, or use an employer competency form. Keep evidence at least four years.
  3. Log into LLR eServices SSO
    Sign in at eservice.llr.sc.gov/SSO/. Update email and address before the window opens. Practice login early — a password reset mid-window costs time.
  4. Open renewal when the 2028 window opens
    On February 1, 2028, open renewal for your RN. Answer discipline and conviction questions and upload documents if required. If your license already lapsed after April 30, 2026, use reinstatement instead of routine renewal.
  5. Pay the $75 RN/LPN renewal fee
    Pay $75 and submit. Confirm the eServices total. Processor add-ons are not itemized on fees.aspx.
  6. Confirm renewal and store proof
    Confirm renewal via eServices or email. Store competency proof in Trust. A license renewed on time in the 2028 window runs through April 30, 2030.
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At a glance
Cycle
Biennial, even years. All nursing licenses expire April 30 of every even-numbered year (SCLLR).
2026 window
Opened February 1, 2026, closed April 30, 2026. Renewed licenses run through April 30, 2028. Closed as of this guide.
Next window
February 1–April 30, 2028 (then through April 30, 2030).
Fee
$75 RN/LPN renewal (LLR fees.aspx).
Competency
During the licensure period, at least one: 30 contact hours of CE from a board-recognized provider; or maintain/renew national certification; or an academic nursing (or related) program; or an employer competency form. No carryover. Retain evidence at least 4 years.
One-time mandatory topics
None published for standard RN renewal as of September 23, 2026.
After April 30, 2026
Reinstatement path. Online access ended May 31, 2026; then paper reinstatement plus a new background check (SCLLR renewals.aspx).
Reinstatement, lapsed under 5 years
$135 (fees.aspx).
Reinstatement, lapsed 5 years or more
$145 (fees.aspx).
Reactivate inactive, under 5 / 5 or more years
$50 / $60.
Disciplined reinstatement
$225.
Official inactive request
$15.
Processor fees
Unknown. Not itemized on the board fee schedule.
Compact
South Carolina is an NLC member.
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Requirements

The next open cohort is February 1–April 30, 2028. The 2026 window closed April 30, 2026. If you missed that deadline, use the reinstatement path below rather than a renew-now reading of this page.

During the licensure period, demonstrate continued competency with at least one board option (South Carolina Board of Nursing / LLR rn.aspx and CompetencyCriteria.pdf):

  1. 30 contact hours of continuing education from a board-recognized provider; or
  2. Maintain or renew a national certification; or
  3. Academic nursing (or related) program; or
  4. Employer competency form.

No carryover between cycles. Retain evidence for at least four years for audit. Thirty CE hours is the common path — not the only path.

One-time mandatory topics: none published for standard RN renewal as of September 23, 2026.

Compact. South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (SCLLR rn.aspx). Multistate practice privileges in remote party states are separate from completing South Carolina renewal through LLR when South Carolina is your primary state of residence. See multi-state nursing license tracking.

Fees

RN/LPN renewalAmount: $75When: llr.sc.gov/nurse/fees.aspx. Next open window February 1–April 30, 2028.
Reinstatement, lapsed under 5 yearsAmount: $135When: fees.aspx
Reinstatement, lapsed 5 years or moreAmount: $145When: fees.aspx
Reactivate inactive, under 5 yearsAmount: $50When: fees.aspx
Reactivate inactive, 5 years or moreAmount: $60When: fees.aspx
Disciplined reinstatementAmount: $225When: fees.aspx
Official inactive requestAmount: $15When: fees.aspx
Processor / convenience feesAmount: UnknownWhen: Not itemized on fees.aspx. Confirm the eServices total at pay time.
The 2026 renewal window is closed. The $75 figure is the published renewal fee for the next open cohort, February 1–April 30, 2028. This guide does not publish a processor surcharge.

What changed this cycle

Per the South Carolina Board of Nursing renewals schedule (SCLLR):

  • The 2026 online renewal season opened February 1, 2026 and closed April 30, 2026. Licenses renewed on time run through April 30, 2028.
  • After April 30, renewals follow the reinstatement path. Online access for that cohort ended May 31, 2026; after that, paper reinstatement plus a new background check.
  • The next open cohort is February 1–April 30, 2028 (then through April 30, 2030).

This guide leads with the even-year cycle and the 2028 window. If you missed April 30 or May 31, 2026, use the reinstatement fees and process in the late section.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 01
    Confirm your status
    All South Carolina nursing licenses expire April 30 of every even-numbered year (SCLLR). Check LLR Self-Service or eServices and the board renewals page for your cohort. The next open window is February 1–April 30, 2028.
  2. 02
    Finish continued competency
    During the licensure period, complete at least one board option: 30 contact hours of CE from a board-recognized provider, maintain or renew a national certification, complete an academic nursing or related program, or use an employer competency form. Keep evidence at least four years.
  3. 03
    Log into LLR eServices SSO
    Sign in at eservice.llr.sc.gov/SSO/. Update email and address before the window opens. Practice login early — a password reset mid-window costs time.
  4. 04
    Open renewal when the 2028 window opens
    On February 1, 2028, open renewal for your RN. Answer discipline and conviction questions and upload documents if required. If your license already lapsed after April 30, 2026, use reinstatement instead of routine renewal.
  5. 05
    Pay the $75 RN/LPN renewal fee
    Pay $75 and submit. Confirm the eServices total. Processor add-ons are not itemized on fees.aspx.
  6. 06
    Confirm renewal and store proof
    Confirm renewal via eServices or email. Store competency proof in Trust. A license renewed on time in the 2028 window runs through April 30, 2030.

If you're late

Per SCLLR renewals.aspx and fees.aspx:

  • After April 30 of an even year, you are on a reinstatement path — not routine renewal.
  • For the 2026 cohort: online access ended May 31, 2026; after that, paper reinstatement plus a new background check.
  • You cannot practice on a lapsed South Carolina nursing license.
  • Reinstatement, lapsed under 5 years: $135
  • Reinstatement, lapsed 5 years or more: $145
  • Reactivate inactive, under 5 years / 5 years or more: $50 / $60
  • Disciplined reinstatement: $225
  • Official inactive request: $15

Follow current instructions on llr.sc.gov/nurse/renewals.aspx and the fee schedule. This guide does not invent a late-renewal surcharge that lets you keep practicing past April 30. For the general lapse path, see if your nursing license lapses.

Frequently asked questions

When do South Carolina RN licenses expire?
April 30 of every even-numbered year, per the South Carolina Board of Nursing / LLR renewals schedule.
When is the next renewal window?
February 1–April 30, 2028, per the board schedule. The 2026 window closed April 30, 2026.
How much does South Carolina RN renewal cost?
$75 for RN/LPN renewal on the LLR fee schedule. Confirm the eServices total at payment — processor fees are not itemized on fees.aspx.
How many CE hours does South Carolina require?
30 contact hours is one of four continued-competency options — not the only path. You may instead maintain or renew a national certification, complete an academic nursing (or related) program, or use an employer competency form (SCLLR).
I missed April 30, 2026 — can I still renew online?
Per the board, renewals after April 30 follow reinstatement. Online access for that cohort ended May 31, 2026; after that, paper reinstatement plus a new background check.
Is South Carolina in the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes. South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (SCLLR). Multistate practice in remote party states is separate from completing renewal through LLR eServices when South Carolina is your primary state of residence.

Last verified against South Carolina Board of Nursing sources:

Sources — retrieved July 2026

Changelog

Every revision to this guide, newest first. Last updated .

  1. Initial publish. Even-year Apr 30 cycle; $75; competency options from SCLLR. 2026 window closed; lead with 2028.
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