South Dakota Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Plumber (journeyman) (South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $105 and requires 4 hours of continuing education. The Plumbing Contractor (South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $275 and requires 4 hours of continuing education. 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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Plumber (journeyman)

Plumber · State license · South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)

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Renew on the official site 605-773-3429

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 4 hours
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Same as contractor: 4 hours (2 on code) completed in the previous calendar year; applies to plumber, restricted plumber and third-year apprentice licensed by exam.
Deadline rule: Licenses expire every December 31 (ARSD 20:53:02:20). Renewal with fee must be received by the following January 31.

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Grace period: Renewal accepted through January 31 after expiration; later applications are reinstatements. Working 60 days or more after expiration is subject to discipline.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $105
Late fee: No separate late fee in ARSD 20:53:12:03. A renewal received after January 31 is handled as a reinstatement.
Reinstatement: Reinstatement application and fee (amount not published) after January 31; exam waived if received within one year of expiration.

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: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Individual-level license; included because the qualifier must hold it. Annual renewal fee $105 for a plumber or installer license per ARSD 20:53:12:03 (effective July 2, 2025).

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Plumbing Contractor

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

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Renew on the official site 605-773-3429

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 4 hours
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Minimum 4 hours relating to the plumbing trade, 2 of them on code, completed in the previous calendar year as a condition of renewal (SDCL 36-25-32, ARSD 20:53:11). Applies to plumbing contractors, restricted plumbing contractors, plumbers, restricted plumbers and third-year apprentices licensed by exam. Commission-approved providers (for example IAPMO, SDPHCC); the Commission may grant extensions for health, military service or other reasonable cause.
Deadline rule: Licenses expire every December 31 (ARSD 20:53:02:20). A renewal application with fee must be received by the following January 31. CE for the previous calendar year must be on file before renewal is processed.

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Grace period: Renewal accepted through January 31 after the December 31 expiration. Anyone continuing to work 60 days or more after expiration is subject to disciplinary proceedings (ARSD 20:53:12:03).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $275
Late fee: No separate late fee in ARSD 20:53:12:03. A renewal received after January 31 is handled as a reinstatement.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
After January 31, submit the Plumbing License Reinstatement Application with fee (amount not published). If received within one year of expiration the exam is waived; after that initial license requirements apply (ARSD 20:53:02:20).

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: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Annual renewal fee $275 per ARSD 20:53:12:03 (effective July 2, 2025; statutory cap $300). Initial license fee is the same $275 under that rule. Annual Specialty License Renewal Form is e-signed online with credit card payment, or mail a check to 217 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre SD 57501.

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

How to renew

1Check your Plumber (journeyman) deadline: Licenses expire every December 31 (ARSD 20:53:02:20). Renewal with fee must be received by the following January 31.
2Complete 4 continuing education hours before renewing. Same as contractor: 4 hours (2 on code) completed in the previous calendar year; applies to plumber, restricted plumber and third-year apprentice licensed by exam.
3Renew online at https://dlr.sd.gov/plumbing/forms.aspx
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $105, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: No separate late fee in ARSD 20:53:12:03. A renewal received after January 31 is handled as a reinstatement.
6Check your Plumbing Contractor deadline: Licenses expire every December 31 (ARSD 20:53:02:20). A renewal application with fee must be received by the following January 31. CE for the previous calendar year must be on file before renewal is processed.
7Complete 4 continuing education hours before renewing. Minimum 4 hours relating to the plumbing trade, 2 of them on code, completed in the previous calendar year as a condition of renewal (SDCL 36-25-32, ARSD 20:53:11). Applies to plumbing contractors, restricted plumbing contractors, plumbers, restricted plumbers and third-year apprentices licensed by exam. Commission-approved providers (for example IAPMO, SDPHCC); the Commission may grant extensions for health, military service or other reasonable cause.
8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $275, but fees change.

South Dakota Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does a South Dakota plumbing license expire?

Plumber (journeyman): renews every year. Licenses expire every December 31 (ARSD 20:53:02:20). Renewal with fee must be received by the following January 31. Plumbing Contractor: renews every year. Licenses expire every December 31 (ARSD 20:53:02:20). A renewal application with fee must be received by the following January 31. CE for the previous calendar year must be on file before renewal is processed. Check with South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) before you rely on it.

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

Plumber (journeyman): 4 hours per renewal. Plumbing Contractor: 4 hours per renewal. Check with South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) before you rely on it.

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

Renewal accepted through January 31 after expiration; later applications are reinstatements. Working 60 days or more after expiration is subject to discipline. Check with South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) before you rely on it.

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

Plumber (journeyman): About $105. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a South Dakota plumbing license expires?

No separate late fee in ARSD 20:53:12:03. A renewal received after January 31 is handled as a reinstatement. 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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