Greenwood County, South Carolina

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Greenwood issues same-day licenses only for applications in by 4:45 p.m., and a certificate of occupancy comes first.

Same-day by 4:45

Greenwood is the Greenwood County seat. Anyone doing business or keeping an office in city limits pays a fee and holds a license, priced by NAICS code and gross income. New and one-job licenses can be applied for online with supporting documents; have your certificate of occupancy first if you're located in the city.

Applications received before 4:45 p.m. can be issued the same day. Contractors working by the job file a one-job license application, and those not working under a licensed general contractor may need an SC LLR license. Questions go to the Finance Department, 864-942-8496 or [email protected].

Moving within Greenwood County? Get a new certificate of occupancy through the Code Clearance Form and Building Inspection, then bring it with your current license to Finance for an updated one. A majority ownership change needs a new license. Council revised the ordinance on December 18, 2023, and the class schedule is updated every odd year under state law.

Renewal emails go out in January, and the renewal window opens in February. City businesses renew on the state renewal center, while outside businesses use the city's own link. April 30 is the deadline. For 2026-2027, Class 1 began at $35 for the first $2,000 plus $1.05 per $1,000, and 5% was added May 1.