License guide → South Carolina
South Carolina Nursing License by Endorsement
For RNs already licensed in another state. From the South Carolina Board of Nursing (LLR).
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes — a multistate license from another compact state works here
Temporary license
Yes — 60-day temporary license, $10; not available if yes to discipline/arrest questions.
Processing time
Not stated by the board
Application fee
$100 ($110 with temporary license; background check fee separate.)
Fingerprints / background check
Required
Good to know
Continued competency required (e.g., 30 contact hours or employer certification within past 2 years); compact-license holders moving to SC must apply within 60 days.
Sources: llr.sc.gov · llr.sc.gov · nursecompact.com. Compiled November 2026. Fees and rules change; confirm with the board before you apply.