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The Prepaid Legal Services Act requires all companies selling prepaid legal services plans in South Carolina to be registered with the Department of Consumer Affairs. Individuals selling plans must be appointed by the company and file through the company to the Department of Consumer Affairs. The company filing fee is $800.00 annually and $40.00 annually for individuals.
The renewal period for Prepaid Legal Services Companies is February 1 - March 1 of each year.
The renewal period for Prepaid Legal Representatives is August 1 - October 1 of each year. Individuals who file as new representatives during the renewal period will be filing for the new filing year.
Applications for both representatives and companies can be filed online.
*Please note the Department's physical address is 293 Greystone Blvd., Ste. 400 | Columbia, SC | 29210*
**Mailings may be sent to PO Box 5757 | Columbia, SC | 29250-5757**
Law
Licensing Forms
- Representative Initial Application (PDF)
- Representative Renewal Application (PDF)
- Company Initial Application (PDF)
- Company Renewal Application (PDF)
- Special Deposit Bond (PDF)
- Home State Certification Letter (PDF)
Annual Renewal of Registered Companies
Companies selling prepaid legal service plans must renew annually from February 1 to March 1 by submitting the following:
- Prepaid Legal Services Plan Application for new or renewal Certificate of Registration
- $800 Filing Fee, made payable to the S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs
- Current Certificate of Good Standing from the S.C. Secretary of State's Office
- Bond Continuation Certificate or Statement from Bond Co.
Annual Renewal of Appointed Representatives
Prepaid Legal Services Representatives appointments must be renewed annually from August 1 to October 1 by the Company. Renewal of appointments is $40.00 per representative.
User Guides
Using the online filing system (PDF)
Prepaid Legal renewal filing instructions (PDF)