Land Surveyor licensing

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

South Dakota land surveyor licenses renew every two years (biennial) and require 30 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

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Renewal cycle
Biennial
CE required
30 / cycle
ethics hours
None
Approximate fee

CE and ethics requirements for land surveyors in South Dakota

South Dakota requires 30 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. South Dakota does not break out a separate ethics subset.

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

SD Board of Technical Professions. 30 PDH/biennium; at least 20 in technical subjects for public safety; up to 15 carry over.

How to renew your South Dakota land surveyor license

  1. 1
    Confirm your renewal date

    South Dakota land surveyor 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 ethics hours

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

  3. 3
    Pay the renewal fee

    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 land surveyor renewal FAQ

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

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

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

South Dakota requires 30 CE hours per 2-year cycle.

Does South Dakota require ethics hours for land surveyors?+

South Dakota does not break out a separate ethics requirement for land surveyors; the full CE total applies. PE License Pro still tracks every hour against the state rule.

Does South Dakota allow land surveyor CE carryover?+

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

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