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Office of Educator Certification
3700 Forest Drive Suite 500
Columbia, SC 29204

Call Center Staff
(For Inquiries Regarding Certification)
Available Monday - Friday
From 1:00PM - 4:30PM
(Excluding State Holidays)
Local or Out of State:
803-734-8466
South Carolina Toll Free:
877-885-5280

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