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You can file a complaint and submit applications for licensing online. Filings you do not wish to make, or that are not available, online can be submitted via mail for processing.

Department staff is available to assist with any questions at (800) 922-1594 (toll free in SC) or 803-734-4200 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. You can also email general questions to scdca@scconsumer.gov. 

 

Professional Employer Organizations

South Carolina law requires that all businesses offering Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services in the State be licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Licenses are valid for up to two years.

The renewal period for PEO companies and PEO Groups begins on August 1st and ends on September 30th in each odd-numbered year. 

*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**

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