South Carolina exam at a glance
Scored questions
120
80 national + 40 state
Time
200 minutes for both portions
Exam fee
$67
both portions; one portion $59
Exam vendor
PSI
Who runs the South Carolina exam
- Licensing agency: South Carolina Real Estate Commission (LLR)
- Exam vendor: PSI
- Official handbook: candidate handbook / bulletin
The handbook is the document that governs your exam day. Read it once, end to end, before you book.
Exam format and scoring
- National portion: 80 - 120 minutes
- State portion: 40 - 80 minutes
- Time: 200 minutes for both portions
Retakes, deadlines and eligibility
- How long results last: Pass both portions within 1 year of eligibility approval
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the South Carolina real estate exam?
120 scored questions (80 national + 40 state).
How much does the South Carolina real estate exam cost?
The exam fee is $67 per attempt (both portions; one portion $59).
Sources
- South Carolina Real Estate Commission (LLR) (accessed 2026-09-23)
- PSI candidate information bulletin (accessed 2026-09-23)