South Dakota Cosmetology License Renewal: Deadlines, CE & How to Renew
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Cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician and instructor licenses are due for renewal on or before the licensee's birth date.
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
When is South Dakota cosmetology license renewal due?
Renewal cycle in years
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Exact renewal deadline rule
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
Use the expiration date printed on your license. These rules do not establish a personal expiration date.
How much does cosmetology license renewal cost in South Dakota?
Renewal fee
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What are the continuing education requirements?
CE hours
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CE topics and conditions
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 · 1 official source
What renewal exceptions or conditions apply?
Agency guidance
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 · 1 official source
How do I renew my cosmetology license online in South Dakota?
Online renewal link: Not verified yet. Check the official agency for renewal instructions.
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Which official sources support this guide?
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 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. 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
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
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