Minimum age: 18 years old; Required hours: 1,500 hours; Exam: Pass the NIC national written theory and South Dakota Laws and Rules examinations. Cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician and instructor licenses are due for renewal on or before the licensee's birth date.
$120
Pay $120 examination or reciprocity fee, which includes the first license.Official source
1,500 hours
Complete 1,500 hours of cosmetology education, as shown by transcript from a South Dakota school.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
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1,500 hours
Complete 1,500 hours of cosmetology education, as shown by transcript from a South Dakota school.Official source
Pass the NIC national written theory and South Dakota Laws and Rules examinations.
Pass all required examinations: NIC national written theory and South Dakota Laws and Rules.Official source
Submit the applicable, completed Exam or Reciprocity Application (available from our Forms page) to the Cosmetology Commission.Official source
Reciprocity applicants must submit the reciprocity application, pay the $120 fee including the first license, and pass the South Dakota Laws and Rules exam; out-of-state students must provide state-board certification.
Out-of-state students must provide certification from their state board. Be 18 years or older, as shown by copy of driver’s license, birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, state-issued ID, or U.S. passport. Submit the applicable, completed Exam or Reciprocity Application (available from our Forms page) to the Cosmetology Commission. Pay $120 examination or reciprocity fee, which includes the first license. Pass all required examinations: NIC national written theory and South Dakota Laws and Rules. All reciprocity and out-of-state student applicants will also need to pass the South Dakota Cosmetology State Laws and Rules exam.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
Cosmetologist licensure covers hair, nail and skin services.
For hair, nail and skin services, as established by South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) 36-15-2Official source
The $120 examination fee includes the first license.
Pay $120 examination or reciprocity fee, which includes the first license.Official source
Renewal costs $45; renew through https://dlr.sd.gov/cosmetology/license_renewal.aspx.
The fee for cosmetologist, nail technician and esthetician license renewals is $45Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician and instructor licenses are due for renewal on or before the licensee's birth date.
Cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician and instructor licenses are due for renewal on or before the licensee's birth date.Official source
Pay annual renewal fee, and late penalties when applicable.
Pay annual renewal fee, and late penalties when applicable.Official source
CE is required for instructors and for licensees providing microdermabrasion, eyelash extensions or electric nail filing services.
Continuing education is required to renew instructor licenses. It is also required for any licensee who wishes to provide microdermabrasion, eye lash extensions, or electric nail filing services.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
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$120
Pay $120 examination or reciprocity fee, which includes the first license.Official source
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Cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician and instructor licenses are due for renewal on or before the licensee's birth date.
Cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician and instructor licenses are due for renewal on or before the licensee's birth date.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 2 official sources
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
18 years old
18
Be 18 years or olderOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
1,500 hours
1500
Complete 1,500 hours of cosmetology education, as shown by transcript from a South Dakota school.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the NIC national written theory and South Dakota Laws and Rules examinations.
Pass the NIC national written theory and South Dakota Laws and Rules examinations.
Pass all required examinations: NIC national written theory and South Dakota Laws and Rules.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$120
120
Pay $120 examination or reciprocity fee, which includes the first license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Cosmetologist licensure covers hair, nail and skin services.
Cosmetologist licensure covers hair, nail and skin services.
For hair, nail and skin services, as established by South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) 36-15-2Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The $120 examination fee includes the first license.
The $120 examination fee includes the first license.
Pay $120 examination or reciprocity fee, which includes the first license.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal costs $45; renew through https://dlr.sd.gov/cosmetology/license_renewal.aspx.
Renewal costs $45; renew through https://dlr.sd.gov/cosmetology/license_renewal.aspx.
The fee for cosmetologist, nail technician and esthetician license renewals is $45Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
South Dakota Cosmetology Commission
South Dakota Cosmetology Commission
South Dakota Cosmetology CommissionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dlr.sd.gov/cosmetology/licensing_requirements.aspx
Cosmetologist LicenseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dlr.sd.gov/cosmetology/licensing_requirements.aspx
Submit the applicable, completed Exam or Reciprocity Application (available from our Forms page) to the Cosmetology Commission.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pay annual renewal fee, and late penalties when applicable.
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Pay annual renewal fee, and late penalties when applicable.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician and instructor licenses are due for renewal on or before the licensee's birth date.
Cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician and instructor licenses are due for renewal on or before the licensee's birth date. Applies to: Cosmetologist license renewal
Cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician and instructor licenses are due for renewal on or before the licensee's birth date.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
CE is required for instructors and for licensees providing microdermabrasion, eyelash extensions or electric nail filing services.
CE is required for instructors and for licensees providing microdermabrasion, eyelash extensions or electric nail filing services.
Continuing education is required to renew instructor licenses. It is also required for any licensee who wishes to provide microdermabrasion, eye lash extensions, or electric nail filing services.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Reciprocity applicants must submit the reciprocity application, pay the $120 fee including the first license, and pass the South Dakota Laws and Rules exam; out-of-state students must provide state-board certification.
Reciprocity applicants must submit the reciprocity application, pay the $120 fee including the first license, and pass the South Dakota Laws and Rules exam; out-of-state students must provide state-board certification.
Out-of-state students must provide certification from their state board. Be 18 years or older, as shown by copy of driver’s license, birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, state-issued ID, or U.S. passport. Submit the applicable, completed Exam or Reciprocity Application (available from our Forms page) to the Cosmetology Commission. Pay $120 examination or reciprocity fee, which includes the first license. Pass all required examinations: NIC national written theory and South Dakota Laws and Rules. All reciprocity and out-of-state student applicants will also need to pass the South Dakota Cosmetology State Laws and Rules exam.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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