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- As of October 2008 the South Carolina Educator Certification Manual has been updated.
- If you have an expired license, no changes can be made to your license and the Office of Educator Certification cannot provide you with a copy of an expired license. A letter of verification will be provided upon written request.
- The required initial application fee for a South Carolina teaching license is $105.00. The non-refundable fee can be paid online by credit card or by mail by sending a check or money order payable to "South Carolina Department of Education". The address is located on this page.
- If you have any questions regarding certification requirements, completing your application or items to include with your application, please contact us.
Email Certification at certification@scteachers.org
Call Certification at 803-734-8466 (out-of-state)
Or 877-8855280 (toll free in-state)
Monday thru Friday 1:00PM-4:30PM (excluding state holidays)