⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact South Dakota Plumbing Commission (under SD Department of Labor and Regulation) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Plumber License: Wyoming → South Dakota

Everything you need to know about transferring your plumber license from Wyoming to South Dakota

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wyoming (WY)	South Dakota (SD)
Education Requirements	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: unknown	Provider: South Dakota Plumbing Commission (state-administered)
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: Varies by municipality	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: 4 years as apprentice, minimum 1,900 hours/year; military credit: 1 year for each 2 years in military, up to 5 years max; master: Plumbing Contractor: 6 years total (as contractor, plumber, or apprentice), with at least 2 years as contractor or plumber, minimum 1,900 hours/year
Fees	confidence: high	apprentice registration: $10; journeyman license: $105; master license: $275; exam fee: $100; renewal fee: $100 (journeyman) / $60 (contractor); total initial fees: $205; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 1 year (annual renewal required in both Cheyenne and Casper); CE hours: 0; Fee: null	Period: Annual, expiring December 31; CE hours: 4; Fee: $100 (journeyman) / $60 (contractor)

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

South Dakota accepts out-of-state plumber licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Experience differs: Wyoming — apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: Varies by municipality; South Dakota — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: 4 years as apprentice, minimum 1,900 hours/year; military credit: 1 year for each 2 years in military, up to 5 years max; master: Plumbing Contractor: 6 years total (as contractor, plumber, or apprentice), with at least 2 years as contractor or plumber, minimum 1,900 hours/year.
Renewal differs: Wyoming — Period: 1 year (annual renewal required in both Cheyenne and Casper); CE hours: 0; Fee: null; South Dakota — Period: Annual, expiring December 31; CE hours: 4; Fee: $100 (journeyman) / $60 (contractor).

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit South Dakota Plumbing Commission (under SD Department of Labor and Regulation) →
2
Request credential verification from Wyoming does not issue a state license; licenses for plumbers and contractors are issued at the local level. The 6 states without state-level plumber licenses are confirmed as KS, MO, NE, NY, PA, and WY. — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Wyoming board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to South Dakota Plumbing Commission (under SD Department of Labor and Regulation).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

South Dakota Licensing Board

Board: South Dakota Plumbing Commission (under SD Department of Labor and Regulation)
Website: https://dlr.sd.gov/plumbing/default.aspx
Phone: 605.773.3429

Contact South Dakota Plumbing Commission (under SD Department of Labor and Regulation) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wyoming (WY)	South Dakota (SD)
Education Requirements	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: unknown	Provider: South Dakota Plumbing Commission (state-administered)
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: Varies by municipality	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: 4 years as apprentice, minimum 1,900 hours/year; military credit: 1 year for each 2 years in military, up to 5 years max; master: Plumbing Contractor: 6 years total (as contractor, plumber, or apprentice), with at least 2 years as contractor or plumber, minimum 1,900 hours/year
Fees	confidence: high	apprentice registration: $10; journeyman license: $105; master license: $275; exam fee: $100; renewal fee: $100 (journeyman) / $60 (contractor); total initial fees: $205; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 1 year (annual renewal required in both Cheyenne and Casper); CE hours: 0; Fee: null	Period: Annual, expiring December 31; CE hours: 4; Fee: $100 (journeyman) / $60 (contractor)

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

South Dakota accepts out-of-state plumber licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Experience differs: Wyoming — apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: Varies by municipality; South Dakota — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: 4 years as apprentice, minimum 1,900 hours/year; military credit: 1 year for each 2 years in military, up to 5 years max; master: Plumbing Contractor: 6 years total (as contractor, plumber, or apprentice), with at least 2 years as contractor or plumber, minimum 1,900 hours/year.

Renewal differs: Wyoming — Period: 1 year (annual renewal required in both Cheyenne and Casper); CE hours: 0; Fee: null; South Dakota — Period: Annual, expiring December 31; CE hours: 4; Fee: $100 (journeyman) / $60 (contractor).

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit South Dakota Plumbing Commission (under SD Department of Labor and Regulation) →

Request credential verification from Wyoming does not issue a state license; licenses for plumbers and contractors are issued at the local level. The 6 states without state-level plumber licenses are confirmed as KS, MO, NE, NY, PA, and WY. — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Wyoming board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to South Dakota Plumbing Commission (under SD Department of Labor and Regulation).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Plumber License: Wyoming → South Dakota

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Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

South Dakota Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Plumber License: Wyoming → South Dakota

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

South Dakota Licensing Board

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