Professional Licenses in South Dakota
South Dakota requires licenses for 88 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Abstracter
licenseAccountant, Certified Public
certification Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Accountant, Certified Public
certificationAcupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseAdvanced Dental Assistant
licenseApprentice Plumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Architect
licenseAsbestos Abatement Project Designer
licenseAsbestos Inspector
licenseAsbestos Inspector
licenseAsbestos Management Planner
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAttorney
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
licenseBail Bondsman
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Certified Boiler Operator
certificationCertified Nurse Midwife
certificationCertified Nurse Midwife
certificationCertified Nurse Practitioner
certificationCertified Social Worker--Private or Independent Practice
certificationChiropractic Radiographic Assistant
licenseChiropractor
licenseCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseCommercial Pesticide Applicator
licenseCosmetologist
license Est. $200 12-18 months
Dental Hygienist
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Dialysis Technician
licenseElectrician, Journeyman
license Est. $200 4-5 years
Emergency Medical Technician
licenseEmergency Medical Technician
licenseEngineer, Professional
licenseEsthetician
licenseFuneral Director
licenseGenetic Counselors
licenseGenetic Counselors
licenseHearing Aid Dispenser
licenseInsurance Producer
licenseInsurance Surplus Lines Broker/Agent
license Est. $175 4-8 weeks
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
licenseLandscape Architect
licenseLicensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
licenseLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist
licenseMassage Therapist
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Medication Aide
licenseNail Technician
licenseNurse, Licensed Practical
license 12-18 months
Nurse, Registered
registration Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Nurses Aide
licenseNursing Facility Administrator
licenseNutritionist/Dietitian
licenseOccupaitonal Therapist
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometrist
licensePharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
licensePharmacy Technician
licensePhysical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapy Assistants
licensePhysician
licensePhysician Assistant
licensePlumbing Contractor
licensePlumbing Contractor
licensePodiatrist
licensePsychologist
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseRegistered Home Inspector
registrationRespiratory Therapist
licenseSchool Guidance Counselor
licenseSecurities Broker-Dealer
licenseSewer & Water Apprentice
licenseSocial Worker
license Est. $405 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Speech-Language Pathologist
licenseState-Certified Residential Appraiser
certificationState-Licensed Appraiser
licenseTaxidermist
licenseTeacher Educator
license Est. $450 4-5 years (including degree)
Timeshare Agent
license Est. $300 3-4 months
Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)