Your South Carolina EMT certification lasts up to four years from the date it was issued.
Your own expiration date is on your certification card and in the state's online license lookup.
| State EMS office | South Carolina Department of Public Health, EMS Section |
|---|---|
| Cycle | up to four years from the date of issue |
| Continuing education | Keep your National Registry certification current under the Registry's rules (EMTs certified in SC before October 2006 who stayed certified can renew without it) |
| National Registry | Required to renew |
From SC Code 44-61-80(E), DPH EMT certification links (recert timing, CPR), checked November 10, 2026. The state: "EMT certification is valid for a period not exceeding four years from the date of issuance."
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Your South Carolina EMT certification lasts up to four years from the date it was issued.
Keep your National Registry certification current under the Registry's rules (EMTs certified in SC before October 2006 who stayed certified can renew without it).
Yes. South Carolina requires a current National Registry certification to renew.
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