S.C. Code Ann. § 38-91-80: Adjusters; examination exemptions; reciprocity; reinstatement.

(A) An individual licensed as a resident adjuster in another state who moves to this State must make application within ninety days of establishing legal residence to become a resident adjuster pursuant to Section 38-91-60. No examination may be required of that person to obtain a license for any line of insurance previously held in another state. This exemption is available only if the application is received within ninety days of the cancellation of the applicant's previous adjuster license and records indicate that the adjuster is or was licensed in good standing.

(B) An adjuster applicant holding a designation as Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is not required to pass a written examination prior to being issued a license.

(C) A licensed adjuster whose license lapses or expires may, within twelve months from the expiration or lapse date of the license, reinstate the same license without having to retake the examination if the adjuster has:

(1) applied to reinstate the same license within twelve months from the compliance date;

(2) met the continuing insurance education requirements; and

(3) paid a penalty set forth by the director or his designee in full.

(D) The director may prescribe other exemptions through bulletins, orders, or regulations.