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South Dakota Plumbing Continuing Education

South Dakota plumbers must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation).

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Requirements at a glance

What South Dakota Requires of Plumbers

Set by South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation)

CE hours required
4 hours
per renewal year
Renewal cycle
Every year
License classes
plumbing contractor, restricted plumbing contractor, plumber, restricted plumber, third-year apprentice plumber
Exam to renew
Not required

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The Course South Dakota Plumbers Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) requires.

  • 4 hours

    of board-approved CE every year

    5 license classes
    • plumbing contractor
    • restricted plumbing contractor
    • plumber
    • restricted plumber
    • third-year apprentice plumber

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Required subject matter

Topics South Dakota Plumbers Must Cover

South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • codemin. 2 hours

  • Remaining hours - continuing education relating to the plumbing trade generally; defined at ARSD 20:53:11:01 as 'accredited educational experience derived from participation in approved lectures, semimin. 2 hours

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in South Dakota

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 4 hours and topics South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every year.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your South Dakota Plumber License

Who has to renew

South Dakota plumbers holding a license in one of these classes: plumbing contractor, restricted plumbing contractor, plumber, restricted plumber, third-year apprentice plumber renew with South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation).

When to renew

South Dakota plumbers licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (SD Plumbers: annual calendar-year licensure, renew by Dec 31; 4 hrs CE in prior calendar year (dlr.sd.gov))

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    South Dakota sets plumbers requirements by license class (plumbing contractor, restricted plumbing contractor, plumber, restricted plumber, third-year apprentice plumber). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education

    South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) requires 4 hours every year, including code, Remaining hours - continuing education relating to the plumbing trade generally; defined at ARSD 20:53:11:01 as 'accredited educational experience derived from participation in approved lectures, semi. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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  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 Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation)

    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 Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation)

Questions South Dakota plumbers ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do South Dakota plumbers need?
South Dakota plumbers must complete 4 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation).
Which license classes does the South Dakota plumbers CE requirement apply to?
The 4 hours requirement applies to: plumbing contractor, restricted plumbing contractor, plumber, restricted plumber, third-year apprentice plumber.
What topics are required for South Dakota plumbers continuing education?
South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) requires coverage of: code (2 hours); Remaining hours - continuing education relating to the plumbing trade generally; defined at ARSD 20:53:11:01 as 'accredited educational experience derived from participation in approved lectures, semi (2 hours).
Can South Dakota plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the South Dakota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official South Dakota Plumbers Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why South Dakota professionals choose us

South Dakota Plumbers CE, Done Right

Every plumbers course is built to meet South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

Built to the board rule

Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

Instant certificate

Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

Credit reported for you

Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

Learn at your own pace

Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.

Renew Your South Dakota Plumber License on Time

4 hours every year — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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