South Carolina Application for Certification/Recertification Examination is an online application process for therapists and counselors in the state of South Carolina seeking to become licensed, certified, or recertified. The application is administered through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR), and includes a criminal background check, a review of relevant educational credentials, and a review of relevant professional experience. The two types of South Carolina Application for Certification/Recertification Examination are: 1. Application for Initial Certification/Recertification: This is for individuals seeking to become certified or recertified in the state of South Carolina. Applicants must meet the requirements set forth by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, including submitting to a criminal background check, submitting a copy of a valid license or certificate from another state, and submitting proof of education and professional experience. 2. Renewal of Certification/Recertification: This is for individuals who are already certified or recertified in the state of South Carolina and who are seeking to renew their certification or recertification. Applicants must meet the requirements set forth by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, including submitting to a criminal background check, submitting proof of continuing education, and submitting a copy of a valid license or certificate from another state.