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How to Renew Your South Dakota Land Surveyor License

South Dakota land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by South Dakota Board of Technical Professions.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team.

CE hours
30 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers South Dakota land surveyors holding a license in one of these classes: Land Surveyors, Land Surveyor. Requirements are set by South Dakota Board of Technical Professions.

When to renew

South Dakota land surveyors licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal.

The continuing education South Dakota requires

South Dakota Board of Technical Professions requires 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Technical subjects directly related to the licensee’s professional discipline — at least 20 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    South Dakota sets land surveyors requirements by license class (Land Surveyors, Land Surveyor). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education

    South Dakota Board of Technical Professions requires 30 hours every 2 years, including Technical subjects directly related to the licensee’s professional discipline. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the South Dakota land surveyors course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In South Dakota, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with South Dakota Board of Technical Professions

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to South Dakota Board of Technical Professions

South Dakota land surveyor renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do South Dakota land surveyors need?
South Dakota land surveyors must complete 30 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by South Dakota Board of Technical Professions.
Which license classes does the South Dakota land surveyors CE requirement apply to?
The 30 hours requirement applies to: Land Surveyors, Land Surveyor.
What topics are required for South Dakota land surveyors continuing education?
South Dakota Board of Technical Professions requires coverage of: Technical subjects directly related to the licensee’s professional discipline (20 hours).
Can South Dakota land surveyors complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the South Dakota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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