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South Dakota contractor licenseWhat you need instead

South Dakota has no state general contractor license. The state licenses electrical and plumbing contractors.

Who licenses contractors in South Dakota instead?

South Dakota has no state license for general contractors. Electrical, plumbing and other trade work can still need a state license; the list below shows which.

The electrical contractor license has the most published detail; its hours, exam and fees are on the electrical page.

Electrical, plumbing and HVAC licenses in South Dakota

Sources

  1. SD DLR: who needs a license (sdlegislature.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. SD DLR: fees (sdlegislature.gov, 2026-10-27)
  3. SD DLR - Electrical Commission (dlr.sd.gov, 2026-10-27)
  4. SD DLR - Plumbing Commission (dlr.sd.gov, 2026-10-27)