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How to get a plumbing license in South Dakota

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South Dakota State Plumbing Commission licenses plumbing contractors in South Dakota.

Who licenses plumbing work in South Dakota

CredentialState license
BoardSouth Dakota State Plumbing Commission official statement
Official lookupSearch plumbing licenses
License typesPlumbing Contractor, Plumber, Apprentice Plumber, Sewer and Water Contractor, Sewer and Water Installer, Appliance Contractor, Appliance Installer, Water Conditioning Contractor, Water Conditioning Installer, Underground Irrigation Contractor, Underground Irrigation Installer, Manufactured and Mobile Home Contractor, Manufactured and Mobile Home Installer, Individual and Small On-site Wastewater System Installer

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to South Dakota State Plumbing Commission for a credential such as Plumbing Contractor, Plumber or Apprentice Plumber.
    Board page
  2. Plumbing contractor exam required. source
  3. Experience: 6 years (Six years as a plumbing contractor, plumber or apprentice (at least 1,900 hours per year), at least two of them as a plumbing contractor or plumber). source
  4. Pay the plumbing contractor application fee (non-refundable): $50. source
  5. Plumbing contractor and plumber licenses expire every year on December 31. source

Plumbing requirements in South Dakota

Plumbing: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamPlumbing contractor exam required. source
Experience6 years (Six years as a plumbing contractor, plumber or apprentice (at least 1,900 hours per year), at least two of them as a plumbing contractor or plumber). source
BondPlumbing contractor bond not found on an official source.
InsurancePlumbing contractor insurance not found on an official source.
RenewalPlumbing contractor and plumber licenses expire every year on December 31. source
ReciprocityLicensure without exam for applicants licensed by exam in a state with substantially equivalent requirements, at the Commission's discretion. source
Fees
  • $50 (Plumbing contractor application fee (non-refundable)). source
  • $275 (Plumbing contractor initial license fee and annual renewal fee). source
  • $100 (Contractor exam or re-exam fee). source

Hiring a plumbing contractor?

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How to verify a contractor license in South Dakota

Questions

Do you need a plumbing license in South Dakota?
South Dakota State Plumbing Commission licenses plumbing contractors in South Dakota.
How do I check a plumbing license in South Dakota?
The South Dakota State Plumbing Commission keeps the record for plumbing contractors in South Dakota. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a plumbing license cost in South Dakota?
$50 (Plumbing contractor application fee (non-refundable)). $275 (Plumbing contractor initial license fee and annual renewal fee). $100 (Contractor exam or re-exam fee).
How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in South Dakota?
6 years (Six years as a plumbing contractor, plumber or apprentice (at least 1,900 hours per year), at least two of them as a plumbing contractor or plumber).
How often does a plumbing license renew in South Dakota?
Plumbing contractor and plumber licenses expire every year on December 31.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.