South Dakota · Insurance Agents · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your South Dakota Insurance Agent License
South Dakota insurance agents must complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by South Dakota Division of Insurance, Department of Labor & Regulation.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the South Dakota Division of Insurance, Department of Labor & Regulation rule on September 4, 2026.
- CE hours
- 20 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Required
Who has to renew
This guide covers South Dakota insurance agents holding a All licensees license. Requirements are set by South Dakota Division of Insurance, Department of Labor & Regulation.
When to renew
South Dakota insurance agents licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://dlr.sd.gov/insurance/producers/continuing_education.aspx)
The continuing education South Dakota requires
South Dakota Division of Insurance, Department of Labor & Regulation requires 20 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
South Dakota sets insurance agents requirements by license class (All licensees). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education
South Dakota Division of Insurance, Department of Labor & Regulation requires 20 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the South Dakota insurance agents course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In South Dakota, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with South Dakota Division of Insurance, Department of Labor & Regulation
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to South Dakota Division of Insurance, Department of Labor & Regulation
South Dakota insurance agent renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do South Dakota insurance agents need?
- South Dakota insurance agents must complete 20 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by South Dakota Division of Insurance, Department of Labor & Regulation.
- Is an exam required to renew a South Dakota insurance agents license?
- Yes — South Dakota Division of Insurance, Department of Labor & Regulation requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can South Dakota insurance agents complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the South Dakota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- South Dakota Division of Insurance, Department of Labor & Regulation — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 4, 2026
- South Dakota Insurance Agents continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class