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
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| 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 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
Aberdeen Plumbing Contractor License
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| Agency: | Aberdeen Planning, Zoning & Code Enforcement - Building Inspections Department (SD) |
Initial Registration
| Notes: | Contact the city for information about applying for a license. |
Registration Renewal
| Notes: | Contact the city for information about renewing a license. |
Brandon Building Contractor License
| More Information: | http://cityofbrandon.org/index.asp?SEC=15C9A23F-7801-4A9E-9BF3-8F9E15394EF3&Type=B_BASIC |
| Agency: | City of Brandon Planning and Inspection Department (SD) |
Brookings Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Brookings Building Services (SD) |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50.00 + $4.13 convenience fee. |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $25.00 + $3.11 convenience fee. |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Sioux Falls Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/electrical/become-electrical-contractor |
| 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 Fire Alarm Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/electrical/become-fire-alarm-contractor |
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Electrical Division (SD) |
Sioux Falls Fireplace Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/mechanical/become-fireplace-contractor |
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Mechanical Division (SD) |
Sioux Falls Landscape Irrigation Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/plumbing/become-irrigation-contractor |
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Plumbing Division (SD) |
Sioux Falls Mechanical Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/mechanical/become-master-mechanical-contractor |
| 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
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/mechanical/become-refrig-contractor |
| 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 Residential Building Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/building/become-building-contractor |
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Building Division (SD) |
Sioux Falls Sign Wiring Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/electrical/become-sign-contractor |
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Electrical Division (SD) |
Individual Licenses
South Dakota Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
South Dakota Asbestos Abatement Contractor/Supervisor Certification
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Waste Management Program - Asbestos Section |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last refresher course completed. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | Must complete refresher course to renew license. |
South Dakota Asbestos Abatement Inspector Certification
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Waste Management Program - Asbestos Section |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last refresher course completed. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | Must complete refresher course to renew license. |
South Dakota Asbestos Abatement Management Planner Certification
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Waste Management Program - Asbestos Section |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last refresher course completed. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | Must complete refresher course to renew license. |
South Dakota Asbestos Abatement Project Designer Certification
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Waste Management Program - Asbestos Section |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last refresher course completed. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | Must complete refresher course to renew license. |
South Dakota Asbestos Abatement Worker Certification
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Waste Management Program - Asbestos Section |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of last refresher course completed. |
| Notarize: | Required |
| Notes: | Must complete refresher course to renew license. |
South Dakota Class B Electrician License
| More Information: | |
| 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 Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation - Electrical Commission |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $40 application fee + $100 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by June 30. |
South Dakota Electrical Inspector License
| More Information: | |
| 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
| More Information: | |
| 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 Irrigation Installer License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation - Plumbing Commission |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee; $65 license fee |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $65 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | Renewal forms are sent October. |
South Dakota Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | |
| 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 Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| 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
| More Information: | |
| 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
| More Information: | |
| 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
Sioux Falls Class B Electrician License
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/electrical/become-class-b-electrician |
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Electrical Division (SD) |
Sioux Falls Journeyman Plumber License
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/plumbing/become-plumber-journeyman |
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Plumbing Division (SD) |
Sioux Falls Master Plumber Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/plumbing/become-master-plumber |
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Plumbing Division (SD) |
Sioux Falls Plumber Apprentice License
| More Information: | http://www.siouxfalls.org/planning-building/building/plumbing/become-plumber-apprentice |
| Agency: | City of Sioux Falls Planning & Development Services - Plumbing Division (SD) |
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