South Carolina termite inspection and CL-100 guide
South Carolina requires the current CL-100 when a wood infestation report is issued for a sale or mortgage. The form is valid for 30 days and is not a guarantee, structural evaluation, or mold report. Here is when the report comes up and how to check the pest-control company or applicator involved.
Pest-control regulator
Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation
State report or guidance
Official South Carolina Wood Infestation Report, Form CL-100
When it comes up
- South Carolina sales and mortgages. When a wood infestation report is issued in connection with a sale or mortgage, state regulation requires the current CL-100 signed by a Category 7A applicator under a valid pest control business license. The rule does not say every non-VA sale must order one. source
- VA loan purchases. South Carolina is a whole-state jurisdiction for the VA, so a VA purchase here generally means a CL-100, unless one of the VA's property-type or appraisal exceptions applies. source
Find and check a South Carolina pest-control company
A CL-100 must be signed by a current Category 7A applicator covered by a valid Pest Control Business License. Check both the applicator and business license information.
South Carolina inspection questions
How long is a South Carolina CL-100 valid?
The current form states that it is valid for 30 days. Confirm timing with the lender or closing party so the report does not expire before it is needed.
Who can sign a South Carolina CL-100?
A current Category 7A applicator covered by a valid Pest Control Business License. The report must include the applicator and business license numbers.
Does a CL-100 guarantee there are no termites?
No. It reports visible evidence and listed conditions in accessible areas and identifies excluded areas. It is not a warranty, and structural damage evaluation belongs to a qualified building professional.
Does a CL-100 include mold?
No. Its wood-destroying fungi scope is limited by the state rule and does not make the form a mold or health-related fungi report.
Sources
- state regulator (clemson.edu)
- current official CL-100 form and 30-day validity (clemson.app.box.com)
- CL-100 use, Category 7A signer, and report scope (scstatehouse.gov)
- South Carolina certification categories (clemson.edu)
- public applicator and business search (regfocus.clemson.edu)
- VA statewide requirement (benefits.va.gov)
Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on 2026-07-18. Requirements change; confirm with the regulator or your lender for a transaction.