S.C. Code Ann. § 40-60-31: Qualifications.

To qualify as an appraiser, an applicant shall:

(1) have attained the age of eighteen years;

(2) satisfy educational requirements of having:

(a) as an apprentice, state-licensed, or mass appraiser:

(i) a high school diploma; or

(ii) hold a certificate of equivalency;

(b) as a state-certified residential appraiser:

(i) a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency; and

(ii) additional education as required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board of the Appraisal Foundation or as promulgated by the board through regulation;

(3) submit proof of completion of appraiser qualifying education as required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board and experience requirements as specified in this chapter or promulgated by the board through regulation;

(4) submit certificates of licensure from all jurisdictions where presently or previously certified;

(5) submit to a state fingerprint-based criminal records check, to be conducted by the State Law Enforcement Division, a national criminal records check, supported by fingerprints, conducted by the FBI, and, if required by the Appraiser Qualifications Board, undergo a criminal background check in compliance with AQB requirements to be submitted by the applicant with his application; and

(6) pass an examination, if applicable. An applicant who does not become licensed or certified within two years after passing the examination must retake the examination.