South Dakota Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in South Dakota.
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Company Licenses
South Dakota Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
South Dakota Appliance Installation Contractor License
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation - Plumbing Commission |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $260 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | South Dakota Appliance Installation Contractor License Renewal |
| Agency Fee: | $160 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
South Dakota General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota.
There is no state level license for general contractor firms in South Dakota, however, local licensing requirements may apply. Most contractors are required to obtain a department of revenue contractor's excise tax license.
South Dakota Lead Abatement Company License
Not required
Lead Services Company licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota.
South Dakota does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
South Dakota Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota.
There is no state level license for HVAC firms in South Dakota, however, local licensing requirements may apply.
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
City of Pierre Residential Construction Contractor License
Initial Registration
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Registration Renewal
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| Due: | Annually by December 31 |
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Sioux Falls Electrical Contractor License
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Electrical Division (SD) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $100 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Notes: | Contact the building services unit for a renewal application. |
Sioux Falls Mechanical Contractor License
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Mechanical Division (SD) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $100 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Notes: | Contact the building services unit for a renewal application. |
Sioux Falls Refrigeration Contractor License
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Mechanical Division (SD) |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 if you apply during the first half of the biennial license period and $100 if you apply during the second half of the biennial license period. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Notes: | Contact the building services unit for a renewal application. |
Individual Licenses
South Dakota Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
South Dakota Asbestos Abatement Contractor/Supervisor Certification
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Waste Management Program - Asbestos Section |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last refresher course completed. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Notes: | Must complete refresher course to renew license. |
South Dakota Asbestos Abatement Inspector Certification
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Waste Management Program - Asbestos Section |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last refresher course completed. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Notes: | Must complete refresher course to renew license. |
South Dakota Asbestos Abatement Management Planner Certification
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Waste Management Program - Asbestos Section |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last refresher course completed. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Notes: | Must complete refresher course to renew license. |
South Dakota Asbestos Abatement Project Designer Certification
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Waste Management Program - Asbestos Section |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last refresher course completed. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Notes: | Must complete refresher course to renew license. |
South Dakota Asbestos Abatement Worker Certification
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Waste Management Program - Asbestos Section |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last refresher course completed. |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Notes: | Must complete refresher course to renew license. |
South Dakota Class B Electrician License
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation - Electrical Commission |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $40 application fee and $40 license fee |
Registration Renewal
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| Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Renewal applications will not be posted on the website until 2-3 months before renewal time. |
South Dakota Electrical Inspector License
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation - Electrical Commission |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $40 application fee and $40 license fee |
Registration Renewal
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| Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Renewal applications will not be posted on the website until 2-3 months before renewal time. |
South Dakota Irrigation Contractor License
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation - Plumbing Commission |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $240 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $140 |
| Due: | Annually |
South Dakota Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation - Electrical Commission |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $40 application fee and $40 license fee |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | By June 30 of even-numbered years. |
| Notes: | Renewal applications will not be posted on the website until 2-3 months before renewal time. |
South Dakota Lead Abatement Individual License
Not required
Lead Services Individual licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota.
South Dakota does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
South Dakota Plumbing Contractor License
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation - Plumbing Commission |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $340 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $240 |
| Due: | Annually |
South Dakota Sewer and Water Contractor License
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation - Plumbing Commission |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
| Due: | Annually |
South Dakota Water Conditioning Contractor License
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation - Plumbing Commission |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $240 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $140 |
| Due: | Annually |
Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses
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