South Dakota Real Estate CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Real Estate license in South Dakota you need to satisfy the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (within the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 24 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What South Dakota requires for Real Estate renewal

CE hours required24 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodySouth Dakota Real Estate Commission (within the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation)

An active broker/salesperson (broker associate) must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education during the preceding two license years, with at least 12 of those hours in required subject areas. Required subjects include real estate contracts, license law, fair housing, ethics, environmental issues, antitrust, ADA compliance, brokerage services, and property management. New broker associates instead complete post-licensing education: 60 hours total of required courses split across two periods (30 hours in the first two license years, 30 hours in the next two years). Inactive licensees have no CE requirement; non-resident licensees meet their home-state requirements.

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South Dakota Real Estate CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (within the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation) before purchasing.

South Dakota Real Estate CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Real Estate license in South Dakota?

South Dakota requires about 24 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. An active broker/salesperson (broker associate) must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education during the preceding two license years, with at least 12 of those hours in required subject areas. Required subjects include real estate contracts, license law, fair housing, ethics, environmental issues, antitrust, ADA compliance, brokerage services, and property management. New broker associates instead complete post-licensing education: 60 hours total of required courses split across two periods (30 hours in the first two license years, 30 hours in the next two years). Inactive licensees have no CE requirement; non-resident licensees meet their home-state requirements.

Do online Real Estate CE courses count in South Dakota?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (within the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my South Dakota Real Estate CE?

South Dakota generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (within the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (within the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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