Step 1: Meet Basic Eligibility Requirements
To obtain a Real Estate Salesperson license in South Dakota, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted alien
- Be of good moral character
Step 2: Complete Required Pre-Licensing Education
You must complete 116 hours of South Dakota–approved pre-licensing education through a South Dakota Real Estate Commission–approved provider, including:
- 60 hours of Real Estate Principles
- 56 hours of Real Estate Practices
Step 3: Pass the South Dakota Real Estate Exam
After completing your education, you must pass the South Dakota Real Estate Salesperson Exam, which includes:
- National portion
- State-specific portion
The exam is administered by PSI Exams.
Step 4: Obtain Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance
You must obtain Errors & Omissions insurance from an approved provider before applying for licensure.
Step 5: Find a Sponsoring Broker
You must be sponsored by a licensed South Dakota real estate broker who will supervise your work.
Step 6: Submit Your License Application
Submit your Salesperson License Application to the South Dakota Real Estate Commission, including:
- Proof of education
- Exam pass results
- E&O insurance documentation
- Sponsoring broker information
- Required fees
Step 7: Receive Your License
Once approved, your South Dakota Real Estate Salesperson license will be issued and activated under your sponsoring broker.
Step 8: Maintain Your License with Continuing Education
- Licenses are renewed every two years
- You must complete 24 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle