South Dakota electrical continuing education requirements

All 2 South Dakota electrical license types we track need continuing education: 16 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates South Dakota Electrical renewal guide

16 hours of CE

Applies to the Class B Electrician

CE hours: 16 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Two-year license that expires at midnight June 30 of each even-numbered year (SDCL 36-16-25). Next expiration June 30, 2028.
License level: State license
Board: South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

Same as the electrical contractor: 16 hours per two-year renewal, at least 8 on the National Electrical Code, no more than 8 pre-approved online or correspondence hours, approved courses only.

Renew on the official site 605-773-3573

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16 hours of CE

Applies to the Electrical Contractor License

CE hours: 16 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Two-year license that expires at midnight June 30 of each even-numbered year (SDCL 36-16-25). Renewals submitted by June 30 have no late fee. Next expiration June 30, 2028.
License level: State license
Board: South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

One credit hour per 50 minutes.

Who approves courses

At least half (8 hours) must be on the National Electrical Code; no more than 8 hours may be commission pre-approved correspondence or interactive online courses.
Courses must be pre-approved or approved by the Commission.

Proof and reporting

Completion certificates go in with the renewal.

How CE ties to the renewal

16 hours per two-year renewal period (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 for the 2026 renewal).
A license first issued in the second year of a biennium does not need CE until its second renewal.

Other details

Courses may be taken in any state.

Renew on the official site 605-773-3573

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How CE fits into the South Dakota renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the South Dakota Electrical renewal guide.

South Dakota Electrical CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a South Dakota electrical license need?

Class B Electrician: 16 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Electrical Contractor License: 16 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) before you rely on it.

Who approves South Dakota electrical CE courses?

For the Class B Electrician: Same as the electrical contractor: 16 hours per two-year renewal, at least 8 on the National Electrical Code, no more than 8 pre-approved online or correspondence hours, approved courses only. Check with South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) before you rely on it.

When do South Dakota electrical CE hours have to be done?

For the Class B Electrician: Class B Electrician: Two-year license that expires at midnight June 30 of each even-numbered year (SDCL 36-16-25). Next expiration June 30, 2028. Check with South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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