South Dakota Electrical License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Class B Electrician (South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $100, requires 16 hours of continuing education and requires a bond of $10,000 (verify with the board). The Electrical Contractor License (South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $200, requires 16 hours of continuing education and requires a bond of $10,000 (verify with the board). Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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

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Class B Electrician

Class B · State license · South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)

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Renew on the official site 605-773-3573

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
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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.
Deadline rule: Two-year license that expires at midnight June 30 of each even-numbered year (SDCL 36-16-25). Next expiration June 30, 2028.

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Grace period: SDCL 36-16-25 allows renewal within 30 days after the June 30 expiration, but the Commission treats renewals after June 30 as late.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
Late fee: Renewals submitted by June 30 have no late fee; the late fee amount is not published in the rule or on Commission pages.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement within one year of expiration with a $50 reinstatement fee plus the license fee (ARSD 20:44:16:18). After one year a new application and examination are required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required: $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: Same undertaking ($10,000) and liability ($100,000/$300,000) as Electrical Contractor (SDCL 36-16-20 covers contractor or Class B electrician).
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Biennial fee $100 (ARSD 20:44:16:15). Journeyman is $80 biennial and inactive licenses are $80. Same undertaking deposit and renewal form as the electrical contractor.

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Electrical Contractor License

Electrical Contractor · State license · South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)

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Renew on the official site 605-773-3573

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
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16 hours per two-year renewal period (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 for the 2026 renewal). 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. One credit hour per 50 minutes. Courses may be taken in any state. Completion certificates go in with the renewal. A license first issued in the second year of a biennium does not need CE until its second renewal. Courses must be pre-approved or approved by the Commission.
Deadline rule: 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.

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Grace period: SDCL 36-16-25 allows renewal within 30 days after the June 30 expiration, but the Commission treats renewals after June 30 as late.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $200
Late fee: Renewals submitted by June 30 have no late fee; the late fee amount is not published in the rule or on Commission pages.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
If not renewed, a license can be reinstated within one year of expiration by applying and paying a $50 reinstatement fee plus the license fee (ARSD 20:44:16:18). After one year a new application and examination are required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required: $10,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: Undertaking of $10,000 deposited with the Commission (in lieu of surety bond; $50 deposit at execution and biennially at renewal, waived if fund exceeds $50,000) plus public liability policy not less than $100,000 per occurrence / $300,000 aggregate (bodily injury and property damage) (SDCL 36-16-20; Commission page).
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Biennial fee $200 (ARSD 20:44:16:15). Renewals use the Commission's Adobe Sign renewal form, submitted online (credit card payment online) or printed and mailed with a check or money order to 217 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre SD 57501. The undertaking deposit of $50 is due at execution and with each biennial renewal unless the fund exceeds $50,000. Electrical contractors and Class B electricians do not need an additional undertaking for a municipal license.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the South Dakota Electrical continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Class B Electrician deadline: Two-year license that expires at midnight June 30 of each even-numbered year (SDCL 36-16-25). Next expiration June 30, 2028.
2Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. 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.
3Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
4Renew online at https://dlr.sd.gov/electrical/forms.aspx
5Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.
6If you miss the deadline: Renewals submitted by June 30 have no late fee; the late fee amount is not published in the rule or on Commission pages.
7Check your Electrical Contractor License 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.
8Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. 16 hours per two-year renewal period (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 for the 2026 renewal). 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. One credit hour per 50 minutes. Courses may be taken in any state. Completion certificates go in with the renewal. A license first issued in the second year of a biennium does not need CE until its second renewal. Courses must be pre-approved or approved by the Commission.
9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $200, but fees change.

South Dakota Electrical renewal questions

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

When does a South Dakota electrical license expire?

Class B Electrician: renews every 2 years. Two-year license that expires at midnight June 30 of each even-numbered year (SDCL 36-16-25). Next expiration June 30, 2028. Electrical Contractor License: renews every 2 years. 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. Check with South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) before you rely on it.

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

Class B Electrician: 16 hours per renewal. Electrical Contractor License: 16 hours per renewal. Check with South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a South Dakota electrical license?

SDCL 36-16-25 allows renewal within 30 days after the June 30 expiration, but the Commission treats renewals after June 30 as late. Check with South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a South Dakota electrical license?

Class B Electrician: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a South Dakota electrical license expires?

Renewals submitted by June 30 have no late fee; the late fee amount is not published in the rule or on Commission pages. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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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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