Effective September 1, 2026, South Carolina Company Appointment Renewal invoices will be available for payment through September 30, 2026. A late renewal period will be offered from October 1, through December 1, 2026, that will include penalty fees. Please review important processing information below.   

 

 **South Carolina State Specific Rules:** 

 

• Electronic processing through NIPR is mandatory and continuation invoices cannot be paid directly to South Carolina Department of Insurance.  
• Appointments are renewed for two years for individuals. 
• New appointments submitted on and after August 27, 2026,** **will not need to be renewed for the current year and will be included on the next renewal cycle in 2028. 
• The NIPR website will display the renewal invoice and a list of appointment renewals beginning at 9:00 am Central on September 1, 2026. 
• Companies may terminate any appointment that should not be included on appointment renewal invoice through August 27, 2026. Companies will not be allowed to terminate any appointments on the list once the invoice has been generated and made available.** ** 
• Companies will be billed for appointments that are active as of August 30, 2026. 
• The late renewal period will begin October 1, 2026, through December 1, 2026.  Fee will increase to $250 per appointment.
• The invoices will no longer be displayed on the NIPR website after December 1, 2026, at 5:00 pm Central. 
• All appointments will be terminated if the invoice is not paid by December 1, 2026, 5:00 pm Central. 
• Electronic payment options chosen through NIPR will immediately reflect the invoices as paid and NIPR will forward payment and renewal transactions to the state within 24 hours of that payment. 
• Appointment Renewal and NIPR processing fees are non-refundable. 
• If an invoice appears to be inaccurate, please contact NIPR Support at support@nipr.com for assistance before submitting payment. 

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