Architect licensing

South Dakota Architect license renewal: CE hours, fees, and board.

South Dakota architect licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 30 CE hours per 2-year cycle. Of that total, 20 hours must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). The approximate renewal fee is $80 per cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
30 / cycle
HSW hours
20 of total
Approximate fee
$80

CE and HSW requirements for architects in South Dakota

South Dakota requires 30 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle, of which 20 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

South Dakota allows up to 15 excess CE hours to carry over to the next cycle.

30 PDH per biennium; at least 20 technical/HSW. Up to 15 carry over.

How to renew your South Dakota architect license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    South Dakota architect licenses renew every two years (biennial). Confirm your exact date on the board portal, deadlines and cycles can change.

  2. 2
    Verify your CE and HSW hours

    Confirm you have 30 CE hours for this cycle, including 20 HSW. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $80. Renew through the South Dakota board portal and save your receipt.

  4. 4
    Save your updated license

    Once renewed, save your updated certificate. If your firm needs a copy for project files, send it the same day.

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South Dakota architect renewal FAQ

How often does a South Dakota architect license need to be renewed?+

South Dakota architect licenses are renewed every two years (biennial).

How many CE hours does South Dakota require for architect renewal?+

South Dakota requires 30 CE hours per 2-year cycle, including 20 Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) hours.

How much does it cost to renew a South Dakota architect license?+

The approximate renewal fee is $80 per cycle. Fees change; confirm the current amount on the South Dakota board portal.

Does South Dakota require HSW hours for architects?+

Yes. Of the 30 CE hours, 20 must be Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW). PE License Pro tracks your HSW hours against this requirement automatically.

Does South Dakota allow architect CE carryover?+

Yes. South Dakota allows up to 15 excess CE hours to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

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