South Dakota Reciprocity Requirements
The South Dakota Real Estate Commission does not offer formal licensing reciprocity. However, if you’re a real estate agent licensed in another state and wish to sell real estate in South Dakota, you won’t need to take additional pre-licensing courses. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know, and cover all the forms, requirements, and applications you’ll need to transfer your license to South Dakota with ease.
South Dakota Requires That All Applicants:
Be at least 18 years of age
Submit a Certificate of Licensure for your current and active license from your resident state
Submit documentation explaining prior criminal background, if applicable
Pay a $225 licensing fee
South Dakota License Portability and Reciprocity
Portability: Cooperative
Reciprocity: None
Though South Dakota does not offer formal reciprocity with other states, there is an option to utilize your education and experience to earn a South Dakota real estate license:
If you hold an active license in another state, and you’ve successfully passed the real estate licensing examination in that same state, you may obtain a similar level of licensure in South Dakota if you successfully pass the State portion of the real estate exam in South Dakota.
For more information on obtaining a reciprocal real estate license in South Dakota, review the application for a South Dakota Salesperson Reciprocal License and visit the South Dakota Real Estate Commission's website.
Steps & Forms for Getting Your South Dakota Non-Resident License
One of the biggest hang-ups in the South Dakota licensing process is not being prepared. If you’re knowledgeable about the out-of-state licensing process, you’ll get licensed much faster. We’ve assembled a handy list of documents and helpful tips that you’ll need when applying.
Complete the South Dakota Real Estate License Application, a requirement for all non-resident agents. With the application, you’ll need to prepare and include:
A non-refundable application fee of $225
A record of your education history for proof of completion, which applies to previous licensing and/or college education
Both South Dakota and FBI fingerprint cards, along with a check for $43.25 made payable to DCI
The certificate of licensure from every state you’ve been licensed in
Proof of errors and omissions insurance
You’ll also need to:
Review the real estate agent candidate handbook.
Take the South Dakota Estate Exam.
Your application must be filed within 60 days of passing the state exam.
You should expect to hear back from the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation within two to four weeks after you submit your application.
States Where South Dakota Agents Commonly Get Another License
Some South Dakota real estate agents become licensed in additional states to grow their business. The following are some of the more common states in which agents have dual licenses.
