Lie Detector Test South Carolina
Professional, confidential polygraph testing from Charleston through Columbia to Greenville. Examiners trained to APA standards, controlled-environment offices, same-day results.
South Carolina Testing Locations & Prices
All-inclusive rates, listed by office. Search above to sort by distance from you.
South Carolina's polygraph testing service covers the Palmetto State's primary population corridors — the Charleston Lowcountry, the Midlands around Columbia, and the Upstate around Greenville. Our examiners, trained to APA standards, operate in professional offices selected for privacy and client comfort.
A lie detector test in South Carolina costs between $850 and $1500 depending on location. All prices are all-inclusive — covering the booking fee, an examiner trained to APA standards, private office, pre-test assessment, full polygraph examination, and a detailed written report. Only a $100 refundable deposit is required to book: refunded in full if we can’t book you, deducted from your total once your appointment is confirmed.
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Polygraph
Statutes
Admissibility in South Carolina courts
South Carolina generally excludes polygraph evidence in criminal proceedings. Polygraphs are used in sex offender management and probation compliance. Examiners must be licensed under S.C. Code §40-53.
Workplace polygraph law (EPPA)
Federal EPPA applies to private employers. South Carolina requires polygraph examiner licensing through the SC Law Enforcement Division.
References: Admissibility by State Guide · EPPA Guide · Fraud alerts · Our standards of practice
Polygraph Organizations & Examiner Standards in South Carolina
These are the professional bodies that set and police examiner standards in South Carolina. Membership is voluntary — which is exactly why it matters: it binds an examiner to a code of ethics, continuing education, and peer accountability.
The world's leading professional polygraph organization, representing more than 2,800 experienced polygraph examiners in private business, law enforcement, and government across 60+ countries.
Full profile →Every Examiner We Assign in South Carolina Meets All of These Criteria
Booking Through Us vs. Finding an Examiner on Your Own
On your own
- You must confirm the training school is genuinely APA-accredited — many “certificates” come from unaccredited courses.
- You must check that memberships are real and have not lapsed.
- You must verify the state licence with the SC Law Enforcement Division yourself.
- Few people think to ask about professional liability insurance.
- A sole operator often has no published standards and no complaints route.
- You may pay in full for a test your situation is not suitable for.
Booking through us
- Training, accreditation, and credentials already verified.
- Memberships checked and kept current.
- State licence confirmed for every South Carolina examiner.
- Professional liability insurance in place.
- Published Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and complaints procedure.
- Every case reviewed first — if it’s unsuitable, your $100 deposit is refunded in full.
Frequently Asked Questions — South Carolina
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Q.02How much does a polygraph test cost in South Carolina?
Q.03How many testing locations do you have in South Carolina?
Q.04Are polygraph results admissible in South Carolina courts?
Q.05Are your examiners in South Carolina certified?
Q.06How long does a polygraph examination take?
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