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To renew your South Dakota real estate license, you must complete 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including South Dakota Required Courses. Renewal fees are $125. Biennial. Expires November 30. Most agents complete CE online through an approved provider.
Source of record: state board CE page
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SD Real Estate Commission mandatory: 4 hrs Core + 4 hrs Law Update + 4 hrs Contract Writing per 2-year cycle
SD REC-approved elective courses
First-time renewal?
60 hours total post-licensing (30 hrs PL1 + 30 hrs PL2), all required subject areas.
The CE Shop offers first-renewal-specific packages for South Dakota.
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Notes
24 hrs over 2-year cycle. Licenses expire October 31. SD has a 12-hr mandatory Core block (3 distinct 4-hr courses) + 12 electives.
Continuing education through The CE Shop
State-approved online courses you can complete at your own pace. Use code LicenseMap35 for 35% off.
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Last reviewed: 2026-04-18