Here's what you need to renew your South Dakota Real Estate license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Real Estate licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
South Dakota Real Estate: Broker Associate and (Responsible) Broker
Total Hours Required:
24
Mandatory Hours:
12
Elective Hours:
12
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
12/31/2023
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Next Education Due Date:
12/31/2023
Online Info
South Dakota Real Estate Licensees are required to take 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
At least 12 of the 24 hours must include study in any combination of the following required subject areas: Real Estate Contracts, Real Estate License Law, Fair Housing, Ethics, Environmental Issues, Antitrust, The American with Disabilities Act, or Brokerage Services.
At least 12 of the 24 hours must include study in any combination of the following required subject areas: Real Estate Contracts, Real Estate License Law, Fair Housing, Ethics, Environmental Issues, Antitrust, The American with Disabilities Act, or Brokerage Services.
All licenses expire on November 30. Depending on when a license is issued – some licenses will expire on even years and others on odd years.
Online Limitations
No more than 8 hours of CE may be taken in one day. There are no limits on the number of CE hours allowed to be taken online.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
Rosters are emailed every Friday. It is not necessary for rosters to be received before a licensee can renew. **If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
Roster Sent:
Every 7 days
Governing Agency
Name:
South Dakota Real Estate Commission
Phone:
6057733600
Fax:
6057734356
Address:
221 W. Capitol Ave. Suite 101 Pierre, 57501
South Dakota Real Estate: Property Manager
Total Hours Required:
24
Mandatory Hours:
12
Elective Hours:
12
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
12/31/2023
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Next Education Due Date:
12/31/2023
Online Info
Property Managers renewing an active license must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education during the preceding two license years.
At least 12 of the 24 hours must include study in any combination of the following required subject areas: Real Estate Contracts, Real Estate License Law, Fair Housing, Ethics, Environmental Issues, Antitrust, The American with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Brokerage Services.
At least 12 of the 24 hours must include study in any combination of the following required subject areas: Real Estate Contracts, Real Estate License Law, Fair Housing, Ethics, Environmental Issues, Antitrust, The American with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Brokerage Services.
Note: Any property managers licensed on or after Jan. 1, 2019, are required to complete 30 postlicense education hours. All 30 hours must be in required courses.
Online Limitations
No more than 8 hours of CE may be taken in one day. There are no limits on the number of CE hours allowed to be taken online.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
Rosters are emailed every Friday. It is not necessary for rosters to be received before a licensee can renew. **If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
Roster Sent:
Every 7 days
Governing Agency
Name:
South Dakota Real Estate Commission
Phone:
6057733600
Fax:
6057734356
Address:
221 W. Capitol Ave. Suite 101 Pierre, 57501
South Dakota Real Estate: Residential Rental Agent
Total Hours Required:
12
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
12
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
12/31/2023
Education Cycle in Months:
24
Next Education Due Date:
12/31/2023
Online Info
Residential Rental Agents must complete at least 12 hours of continuing education during the preceding two license years in the areas of property management, fair housing, lease of real property, real estate contracts, and real estate license law. Continuing education hours shall include at least one hour of required subject area.
Online Limitations
No more than 8 hours of CE may be taken in one day. There are no limits on the number of CE hours allowed to be taken online.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
Rosters are emailed every Friday. It is not necessary for rosters to be received before a licensee can renew. **If you need or want the roster submitted earlier than the scheduled date, there is a $10 rush fee for that service.**
Roster Sent:
Every 7 days
Governing Agency
Name:
South Dakota Real Estate Commission
Phone:
6057733600
Fax:
6057734356
Address:
221 W. Capitol Ave. Suite 101 Pierre, 57501
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.