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South Dakota PE License Renewal: CE hours, deadlines, and portal.

South Dakota Professional Engineer (PE) licenses renew every two years (biennial). South Dakota requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle (about 15 per year). Up to 15 excess PDH may carry over to the next cycle. The approximate renewal fee is $50 per cycle. Online renewal is available through the state board portal. Renew on the original date of licensure.

Open the South Dakota board portal
Renewal cycle
Biennial
PDH required
30 per cycle
Ethics required
Not required
Approximate fee
$50

CE / PDH requirements in South Dakota

South Dakota requires 30 PDH per 2-year renewal cycle (about 15 hours per year).

South Dakota allows up to 15 excess PDH to carry over to the next renewal cycle.

How to renew your South Dakota PE license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    Renew on the original date of licensure.

  2. 2
    Verify your PDH balance

    Confirm you have at least 30 PDH for this cycle. Save certificates as PDFs in case the board audits you.

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    About $50. South Dakota accepts online renewal through the board portal.

  4. 4
    Save your new pocket card

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

Practicing through a firm in South Dakota?

Most states require firms to hold a separate Certificate of Authorization (CoA) to offer engineering services. The CoA renews on its own cycle and has its own fee. PE License Pro tracks individual PE licenses and firm CoAs side by side.

South Dakota PE renewal FAQ

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

South Dakota PE licenses are renewed every two years (biennial). Renew on the original date of licensure.

How many PDH hours does South Dakota require for PE renewal?+

South Dakota requires 30 PDH per 2-year cycle.

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

The approximate renewal fee is $50 per cycle. Fees can change; confirm the current amount on the South Dakota board portal.

Where do I renew my South Dakota PE license?+

South Dakota renewals are handled by the state's licensing board. The current portal is at https://dlr.sd.gov/bdcomm/engineers/default.aspx.

Does South Dakota allow PDH carryover?+

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

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