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
certification 2-4 weeks
Acupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseAdvanced Dental Assistant
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Apprentice Plumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Architect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Abatement Project Designer
licenseAsbestos Inspector
licenseAsbestos Inspector
licenseAsbestos Management Planner
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Athletic Trainer
licenseAttorney
licenseAuctioneer
licenseAudiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Bail Bondsman
licenseBarber
license Est. $275 9-12 months (including barber school)
Certified Boiler Operator
certificationCertified Nurse Midwife
certificationCertified Nurse Midwife
certificationCertified Nurse Practitioner
certification 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Certified Social Worker--Private or Independent Practice
certification 2-4 weeks
Chiropractic Radiographic Assistant
licenseChiropractor
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Commercial 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
license 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician
license 12-18 months
Engineer, Professional
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Esthetician
license 4-8 months
Funeral Director
licenseGenetic Counselors
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Genetic Counselors
licenseHearing Aid Dispenser
licenseInsurance Producer
license 2-4 weeks
Insurance Surplus Lines Broker/Agent
license Est. $175 4-8 weeks
Land Surveyor
licenseLand Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Landscape Architect
licenseLicensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $250 2-3 months
Medication Aide
licenseNail Technician
license 3-6 months
Nurse, 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
license 3-6 months
Occupaitonal Therapist
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pharmacist
license Est. $1,080 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license 2-4 weeks
Pharmacy Technician
licensePhysical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapy Assistants
licensePhysician
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumbing Contractor
licensePlumbing Contractor
licensePodiatrist
licensePsychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Real Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
licenseReal Estate Broker
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Registered Home Inspector
registration 2-4 weeks
Respiratory Therapist
license 2-4 months after program completion
School 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
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
State-Certified Residential Appraiser
certification Varies by level
State-Licensed Appraiser
license 6-18 months depending on tier
Taxidermist
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)