# S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-20: SECTION 40-57-20. Valid Licensure Requirement for Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-20

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-20
- **Heading:** SECTION 40-57-20. Valid Licensure Requirement for Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 57 / Article 1 / Section 40-57-20

## Text

It is unlawful for an individual to act as a real estate broker, real estate associate, or real estate property manager or to advertise or provide services as such without an active, valid license issued by the commission. Editor's Note Prior Laws:1956 (49) 2046; 1957 (50) 56, 220; 1958 (50) 1870; 1962 Code SECTION 56-1545; 1967 (55) 652; 1986 Act No. 353, SECTION 2; 1991 Act No. 12, SECTION 4; 1994 Act No. 385, SECTION 2. Effect of Amendment 2016 Act No. 170, SECTION 1, substituted "salesperson" for "salesman", inserted "or provide services" and "an active,", and substituted "commission" for "department". 2024 Act No. 204, SECTION 3, substituted "associate" for "salesperson".

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-5 SECTION 40-57-5. Applicability of chapter; conflicts of laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-5.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-10 SECTION 40-57-10. South Carolina Real Estate Commission created; purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-10.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-20 SECTION 40-57-20. Valid Licensure Requirement for Real Estate Brokers, Salespersons, and Property Managers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-30 SECTION 40-57-30. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-40 SECTION 40-57-40. Commissioners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-50 SECTION 40-57-50. Election of officers; seal; rules and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-60 SECTION 40-57-60. Powers and duties of commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-60.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-65 SECTION 40-57-65. Annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-65.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-70 SECTION 40-57-70. Application and license fees; allocation of fees; annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-70.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-90 SECTION 40-57-90. Application for examination or licensure; form and fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-90.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-110 SECTION 40-57-110. Issuance and classification of license; inactive status; renewal; lapse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-110.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-115 SECTION 40-57-115. Criminal background checks required for initial applicants and licensure renewals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-115.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-120 SECTION 40-57-120. Nonresident licensees; change in residency; referral fees by resident licensees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-120.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-135 SECTION 40-57-135. Duties of broker-in-charge and property manager-in-charge; supervised licensees; office locations; policies and recordkeeping; management agreements; unlicensed employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T40_C57_A1_S40-57-135.md)

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