License renewal
South Dakota real estate license renewal and CE
Renewals are handled by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation). Summary checked against the official sources in October 2026.
Renewal cycle
South Dakota licenses renew every 2 years. Online renewal runs from October 1 until June 30 of the following year. An active broker associate renewal is $125 with proof of errors and omissions insurance.
Continuing education
- At least 24 hours during the preceding two license years to renew active, with at least 12 in Required subject areas.
- Inactive renewals ($125) need no CE and no proof of E&O.
First renewal
- New broker associates complete 60 hours of postlicense education, all Required courses, across two periods: 30 hours in Period 1 (the current and following license year) and 30 hours in Period 2 (the two license years starting the January after Period 1).
Official sources
- SDREC: License renewal
- SDREC: Continuing and postlicensing education
- SDREC: License types and requirements
- SDREC: Exam information
This page is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source before you pay or file anything.
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