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South Dakota Licensing and Renewal Guide

What this guide will teach you:

How to apply for or renew a South Dakota producer insurance license for property/casualty/health/life/financial insurance services.
What fees to expect for obtaining and maintaining insurance licenses.
How to meet continuing education (CE) requirements and deadlines.
How to access resources and contact information to simplify the process.

Rules and Requirements for South Dakota Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance Licenses

New applicants must meet South Dakota’s eligibility standards, including age, residency, and background requirements.

What is the minimum age to apply for a new license?

Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years old.

Do I need to provide any specific identification to apply?

Yes, you must provide a SSN (Social Security Number) or a FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number). Non-citizens must show proof of U.S. work authorization.

Is proof of residency required?

No, you can hold a South Dakota resident producer license while residing in another state. However, your business address must be located within South Dakota.

Are there any exams I need to pass to get my license?

Yes, you must pass the appropriate producer licensing exam(s).

Do I need to complete fingerprinting as part of the application process?

No, fingerprinting is NOT required.

Are there character requirements to qualify for a license?

Yes, you must pass a state and federal criminal history background check.

How to Apply for and Renew a Producer License in South Dakota

Applying for a New Producer License in South Dakota

Renewing a Producer License in South Dakota

Licenses require renewal and proof of CE compliance every 2 years on the last day of the licensee’s birth month. License renewals are possible up to 90 days before the expiration date.

Complete and verify continuing education (CE) hours. Verify that all the requirements in your transcript are complete.
Submit an electronic application and pay licensing fees through the NIPR.

Late Renewals: South Dakota does not offer a grace period for late renewals. The reinstatement period begins on the 1st day after the expiration date and is possible for up to one year. After one year, the licensee must apply for a new license and retake the exam(s).

Non-Resident Producer Licensing in South Dakota

South Dakota Business Entity Insurance License Applications

Business entities must name an actively licensed producer as the Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP) who is responsible for the entity’s compliance with South Dakota insurance laws.

Submit an electronic application online at the National Insurance Producer Registry.
Pay the fee of $25 for residents/$30 for non-residents and any additional processing fees.

Note: Business entity insurance licenses require renewal before the expiration date, every 2 years on the initial license date. Renew up to 90 days before the deadline. There is no renewal fee.

South Dakota Producer Licensing Fees

Licensing fees for initial licenses, renewals, exams, and other services are as follows.

Fees	Price
Resident Individual/Business Entity New License/Reinstatement Fee	$25.00
Resident Individual Renewal Fee	$20.00
Non-Resident Individual/Business Entity New License/Reinstatement Fee	$30.00
Non-Resident Individual Renewal Fee	Fees are retaliatory
South Dakota License Exam Fee	$85.00 (single) $95.00 (combined)

Disclaimer: Fees and requirements may change at any time without prior notice. For the most accurate and up-to-date details, we recommend verifying fees through the South Dakota Division of Insurance website directly.

Continuing Education (CE)

CE requirements:

Up to 20 hours of CE every 2 years for Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, and Crop lines, depending on the lines held.

More information about South Dakota CE requirements is available at: Continuing Education – Official Website of the South Dakota Department of Business Regulation.

License Type	Property/Casualty Hours	Life/Health Hours	Crop Hours	Total Hours
Property/Casualty only	10	—	—	10
Life/Health only	—	10	—	10
Crop only	—	—	4	4
Property/Casualty and Life/Health	10	10	—	20
Crop and Life/Health	—	8	2	10
Crop and Property/Casualty	8	—	2	10
Crop, Property/Casualty, and Life/Health	8	10	2	20

FAQs

When do I need to renew my South Dakota insurance license?

Licenses in South Dakota require completion of CE every 2 years before the last day of the licensee’s birth month. Track your exact renewal date and CE credits via the SBS Lookup tool, or on the NIPR website.

What if I miss the South Dakota insurance license renewal deadline?

If a South Dakota insurance producer license expires, appointments will be cancelled, and the licensee will have one year to reinstate the license. After one year, the licensee must restart the initial licensing process and retake the exam(s).

How can I track my South Dakota producer CE credits?

Use tools available on the South Dakota-specific VerifyMyCE account.

Where can I check my South Dakota insurance license application status?

You can check your application status on the NIPR website.

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South Dakota Licensing and Renewal Guide

What this guide will teach you:

Rules and Requirements for South Dakota Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurance Licenses

What is the minimum age to apply for a new license?

Do I need to provide any specific identification to apply?

Is proof of residency required?

Are there any exams I need to pass to get my license?

Do I need to complete fingerprinting as part of the application process?

Are there character requirements to qualify for a license?

How to Apply for and Renew a Producer License in South Dakota

Applying for a New Producer License in South Dakota

Applying for a New Producer License in South Dakota

Renewing a Producer License in South Dakota

Renewing a Producer License in South Dakota

Non-Resident Producer Licensing in South Dakota

Non-Resident Producer Licensing in South Dakota

South Dakota Business Entity Insurance License Applications

South Dakota Business Entity Insurance License Applications

South Dakota Producer Licensing Fees

Continuing Education (CE)

FAQs

When do I need to renew my South Dakota insurance license?

What if I miss the South Dakota insurance license renewal deadline?

How can I track my South Dakota producer CE credits?

Where can I check my South Dakota insurance license application status?

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