BEGINNING NOVEMBER 1st, YOU CAN APPLIY ONLINE
COMING SOON
All required documents must be mailed to Professional Credential Services
Click here for an application packet
-Application applies to all professions listed above and includes an affidavit of eligibility and each training affidavit (Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Instructor) .
THE TRAINING AFFIDAVIT MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
CANDIDATE NAME & SIGNATURE
NAME & SIGNATURE OF INSTRUCTOR
NAME & SIGNATURE OF SCHOOL OFFICIAL
THE PROCESS
1. Submit completed application, required forms and fees to PCS.
2. PCS reviews application for completeness..
- If incomplete, PCS notifies candidate of deficiency
- If complete, PCS provides candidate with further instructions regarding upcoming examination(s)
3. PCS sends examination Admission Notice and/or Authorization To Test letter to candidate
- For practical examinations, an Admission Notice should arrive approximately 10 days before examination date.
- For theory examinations, an Authorization To Test Letter should arrive within seven days.
If candidate has not received materials within stated time frame, contact PCS at 1-888-822-3272.
4. Candidate takes examination.
5. Official score results are sent to candidate.
- Practical scores are mailed 10 business days after the examination.
- Unofficial theory scores are issued at the testing center. PCS will mail official score within 10 business days after the examination.
6. Passing candidates will receive license from the South Carolina Board office. PCS and LLR appreciate your patience as a license will be issued. The Board has the final authority whether or not to issue a license.
7. Candidates who fail an examination must receive their official score notice from PCS before reapplying and resubmitting fees to PCS. Please call PCS at 1-888-822-3272 to reschedule.
Pursuant to South Carolina Law, all required examinations must be taken and passed within 24 months of the date that training was completed. (EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011)
