Surety Bond and Certification Requirements:

1. Class A, B, C, and D applicants must complete the South Carolina Board of Environmental Certification application, pay the applicable license fee, be 18 years of age and pass the written exam to obtain the surety bond.
2. Class A drillers are approved to construct or supervise any other well classes or can be self-employed. To qualify for level class A, the driller must have at least two years of experience in level Class B or C in each of the three healthy drilling categories.
3. Classes A, B, and C must also have the knowledge to operate and have the necessary drilling equipment to perform everyday operations.
4. Class B applicants have an additional requirement to have apprenticed as a well driller for at least one year as an employee of Class A or Class B, which was spent installing wells in the category applying for.
5. Class C applicants have an additional requirement to have apprenticed as a well driller for at least one year as a Class D, which was spent installing wells in the category applying for.
6. Water and Environmental Well Drillers must renew their license and surety bond annually by June 30. The renewal process also includes obtaining an additional 12 hours of CE credits every two years.

How Much Does a South Carolina Well Driller Bond Cost?

The premium you pay for a South Carolina Water Well Driller Surety Bond depends on the applicant's credit.