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How to get a real estate license in Deadwood, SD

There is no separate Deadwood real estate license. Agents in Deadwood hold a South Dakota broker associate license from the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the South Dakota guide.

The South Dakota steps at a glance

  1. Meet the basics
  2. Complete the 116-hour course
  3. Pass the PSI exam
  4. Apply within 60 days

Full South Dakota guide · Renewal and CE rules

Picking a brokerage in Deadwood

The South Dakota guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Deadwood.

Offices in Deadwood

1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Deadwood: 1 Century 21.

Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.

Agents and offices in Deadwood

Questions

Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Deadwood?

Not for the real estate license itself: the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) issues it and it covers all of South Dakota. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.

Where do I take the course if I live in Deadwood?

Any school approved by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.

Nearby city guides: Spearfish

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.

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