Revisions to an Existing License
To make changes to an existing license, complete a Revision Application, Doc#180 and follow the instructions for the type of revision you are requesting. There is no fee for revisions.
The following is a list of changes that require a Revision Application with additional information below:
- To upgrade dollar limitation per contract
- To add or transfer a qualifier to your license
- To add new/additional classifications to your license
- To change your business name (see conditions below)
- To change corporate officers
- Address and/or telephone number changes
- Request to make a license number inactive
To UPGRADE DOLLAR LIMITATION:
Submit the Revision Application along with the correct type of financial statement. The type of financial statement required to initially upgrade a license is not the same as what is required with renewals. See the type of financial statement that is required for each upgrade here at Financial Statement Requirements. Also, see Policy for Financial Statements.
To add a qualifier or add a classification:
If the qualifier is taking the exams, be sure to first contact PSI at (800)733-9267 (press “3” for SC, listen, then say “operator”) to request the "SC Contractor's Revision application packet" be mailed to you. The qualifier must take a technical exam (if required) and the Business Management/Law exam. The qualifier must also take the SC Code of Laws Take Home exam enclosed in the packet. Follow the instructions on the application to add a new qualifier.
If the qualifier is (1) already examined, (2) transferring from another license, or (3) a waiver applicant, complete the Revision Application, Doc#180 and following the instructions on adding a qualifier or adding a classification.
To delete a qualifying party(ies):
Submit written notification listing the qualifying party’s name, social security number and the date he/she left the company. An owner or president must sign this notification. You may fax the notification to (803) 896-4701 or mail it to our address.
To change licensed name:
A change in a corporations' licensed name requires an amended corporate charter from the Secretary of State. The amended corporate charter must be included with the Revision Application. (Not required of a sole proprietorship)
If the federal identification number has changed or the “style of business” has changed (i.e. from a sole proprietorship to a corporation), you cannot use the Revision Application. You must complete a new application, Doc# 165. The new application must be accompanied by a financial statement on the new entity, and the license fee for the new license number card and certificate.
To request inactive status:
As the owner/president/partner of a license, only you can request your license to be placed in “Inactive” status for up to 4 consecutive years. After 4 years, the qualifying party(s) associated with the license loses their exam qualifications and will be required to retest. Licensees in the “Inactive” status cannot bid, offer, negotiate or perform work using that license during the inactive period. The inactive fee is $110 for each one year period. It is the responsibility of the licensee to ensure the fee is paid each year to remain inactive. Notices will not be mailed.
To become active again:
If the license expiration date has passed, the owner/president/partner must submit a new application, Doc#165 with an updated financial statement and fee. If the license expiration date has not passed, submit the same application without the financial statement or fee, but include a letter stating you are requesting to reinstate your license. If you are using the same qualifier(s) when the license went inactive, only complete pages 3-6. If you are listing a new qualifier(s), complete all pages of the application to include all required documents.
If you are an inactive qualifier that was not the owner/president/partner of a license you previously were associated with, and now you want to reinstate your qualifications within an allowed 4 year inactive period: (1) you, or an unlicensed company you now work for, must complete a new application, Doc#165, with an updated financial statement and fee, or (2) have a SC licensed commercial contractor submit a Revision Application, Doc#180 to add you as a primary or additional qualifier.
