South Dakota Real Estate Agent Continuing Education Requirements
South Dakota real estate agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation).
Applies to South Dakota Real Estate Commission.
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Requirements at a glance
What South Dakota requires of real estate agents
Set by South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- South Dakota Real Estate Commission
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The course South Dakota real estate agents need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) requires.
- 1 license class
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- South Dakota Real Estate Commission
Course for this class is in board review.
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Required subject matter
Topics South Dakota real estate agents must cover
South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
12 hours from required areas: Real Estate Contracts, License Law, Fair Housing, Ethics, Environmental Issues, Antitrust, ADA, Brokerage Services, Property Management
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in South Dakota
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your South Dakota real estate agent license.
Questions South Dakota real estate agents ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do South Dakota real estate agents need?
- South Dakota real estate agents must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation).
- Which license classes does the South Dakota real estate agents CE requirement apply to?
- The 24 hours requirement applies to: South Dakota Real Estate Commission.
- What topics are required for South Dakota real estate agents continuing education?
- South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) requires coverage of: 12 hours from required areas: Real Estate Contracts, License Law, Fair Housing, Ethics, Environmental Issues, Antitrust, ADA, Brokerage Services, Property Management.
- Is an exam required to renew a South Dakota real estate agents license?
- Yes — South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can South Dakota real estate 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.
Official South Dakota real estate agents licensing resources
- South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)
The South Dakota board that licenses real estate agents and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)’s published rules and were last verified on September 4, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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Every real estate agents course is built to meet South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
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Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
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