The state offers registered and licensed home inspector credentials.
40 hours
Pass the Home Inspector examination after completing the prelicense course.
The renewal application and fee of $100.00 must be received by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission by 5:00 p.m. on November 30 of the year the license/registration expires.
24 hours
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
South Dakota Real Estate Commission
How to Become a Registered or Licensed Home Inspector in South DakotaOfficial source
40 hours
Applicants interested in becoming a Registered Home Inspector must complete a minimum 40 hour pre-licensing course.Official source
Pass the Home Inspector examination after completing the prelicense course.
After successfully passing the Home Inspector examination, candidates will be eligible to apply as a Registered Home InspectorOfficial source
Upgrade from registered to licensed after at least one year at the registered level and at least 100 compensated inspections; submit the Experience Log.
A registered Home Inspector who has been employed at the registered level for no less than one year and performed at least 100 home inspections for compensation can upgrade the license to Licensed Home Inspector by submitting a completed Experience LogOfficial source
High school completion or high school equivalency.
Successful completion of high school or high school equivalencyOfficial source
After successfully passing the Home Inspector examination, candidates will be eligible to apply as a Registered Home Inspector, by submitting the proper application.Official source
The commission may license holders of a valid license from another U.S. state, possession or D.C. with substantially equivalent standards, after application and fee.
Upon payment to the commission of a fee and the submission of a written application provided by the commission, the commission may issue a home inspector license to any person who holds a valid license issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this state, as determined by the commission.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageThe state offers registered and licensed home inspector credentials.
How to Become a Registered or Licensed Home Inspector in South DakotaOfficial source
Renewal applications are linked from https://dlr.sd.gov/realestate/home_inspection_renewal_information.aspx
Renewal applications are available on the Applications page.Official source
File the application within 60 days after passing the examinations.
Application must be filed within 60 days after passing the examinations.Official source
All applicants need state and federal criminal background checks. The paper fingerprint-card option requires a separate $50 check to DCI.
All applicants for licensure must submit to a state and federal criminal background check. Return these cards to the Real Estate Commission with your completed application and a separate check for $50 made payable to DCI.Official source
Registration or licensure is required to offer or provide a home inspection for compensation, subject to statutory exemptions.
No person may provide, or hold oneself out as able to provide, a home inspection for compensation unless registered or licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.Official source
The renewal application and fee of $100.00 must be received by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission by 5:00 p.m. on November 30 of the year the license/registration expires.
The renewal application and fee of $100.00 must be received by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission by 5:00 p.m. on November 30 of the year the license/registration expires.Official source
2 years
A home inspector license/registration must be renewed every two years.Official source
24 hours
To remain on active status, the licensed/registered home inspector must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education by December 31 of the year the license/registration expires.Official source
Complete 24 approved hours by December 31 of the expiration year to remain active.
To remain on active status, the licensed/registered home inspector must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education by December 31 of the year the license/registration expires.Official source
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$100
The renewal application and fee of $100.00 must be received by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission by 5:00 p.m. on November 30 of the year the license/registration expires.Official source
$200
Non-refundable application fee of $200.00 must accompany applicationOfficial source
Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.
The renewal application and fee of $100.00 must be received by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission by 5:00 p.m. on November 30 of the year the license/registration expires.
The renewal application and fee of $100.00 must be received by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission by 5:00 p.m. on November 30 of the year the license/registration expires.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
South Dakota Real Estate Commission
South Dakota Real Estate Commission
South Dakota Real Estate CommissionOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dlr.sd.gov/realestate/home_inspector_how_to_become.aspx
How to Become a Registered or Licensed Home Inspector in South DakotaOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dlr.sd.gov/realestate/home_inspector_how_to_become.aspx
After successfully passing the Home Inspector examination, candidates will be eligible to apply as a Registered Home Inspector, by submitting the proper application.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
40 hours
40
Applicants interested in becoming a Registered Home Inspector must complete a minimum 40 hour pre-licensing course.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass the Home Inspector examination after completing the prelicense course.
Pass the Home Inspector examination after completing the prelicense course.
After successfully passing the Home Inspector examination, candidates will be eligible to apply as a Registered Home InspectorOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Upgrade from registered to licensed after at least one year at the registered level and at least 100 compensated inspections; submit the Experience Log.
Upgrade from registered to licensed after at least one year at the registered level and at least 100 compensated inspections; submit the Experience Log.
A registered Home Inspector who has been employed at the registered level for no less than one year and performed at least 100 home inspections for compensation can upgrade the license to Licensed Home Inspector by submitting a completed Experience LogOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
High school completion or high school equivalency.
High school completion or high school equivalency.
Successful completion of high school or high school equivalencyOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$100
100
The renewal application and fee of $100.00 must be received by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission by 5:00 p.m. on November 30 of the year the license/registration expires.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$200
200
Non-refundable application fee of $200.00 must accompany applicationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
2
A home inspector license/registration must be renewed every two years.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The renewal application and fee of $100.00 must be received by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission by 5:00 p.m. on November 30 of the year the license/registration expires.
The renewal application and fee of $100.00 must be received by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission by 5:00 p.m. on November 30 of the year the license/registration expires. Applies to: South Dakota home inspector licenses and registrations
The renewal application and fee of $100.00 must be received by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission by 5:00 p.m. on November 30 of the year the license/registration expires.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
24 hours
24
To remain on active status, the licensed/registered home inspector must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education by December 31 of the year the license/registration expires.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Complete 24 approved hours by December 31 of the expiration year to remain active.
Complete 24 approved hours by December 31 of the expiration year to remain active.
To remain on active status, the licensed/registered home inspector must complete 24 hours of approved continuing education by December 31 of the year the license/registration expires.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The state offers registered and licensed home inspector credentials.
The state offers registered and licensed home inspector credentials.
How to Become a Registered or Licensed Home Inspector in South DakotaOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal applications are linked from https://dlr.sd.gov/realestate/home_inspection_renewal_information.aspx
Renewal applications are linked from https://dlr.sd.gov/realestate/home_inspection_renewal_information.aspx
Renewal applications are available on the Applications page.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
File the application within 60 days after passing the examinations.
File the application within 60 days after passing the examinations.
Application must be filed within 60 days after passing the examinations.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All applicants need state and federal criminal background checks. The paper fingerprint-card option requires a separate $50 check to DCI.
All applicants need state and federal criminal background checks. The paper fingerprint-card option requires a separate $50 check to DCI.
All applicants for licensure must submit to a state and federal criminal background check. Return these cards to the Real Estate Commission with your completed application and a separate check for $50 made payable to DCI.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Registration or licensure is required to offer or provide a home inspection for compensation, subject to statutory exemptions.
Registration or licensure is required to offer or provide a home inspection for compensation, subject to statutory exemptions.
No person may provide, or hold oneself out as able to provide, a home inspection for compensation unless registered or licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
The commission may license holders of a valid license from another U.S. state, possession or D.C. with substantially equivalent standards, after application and fee.
The commission may license holders of a valid license from another U.S. state, possession or D.C. with substantially equivalent standards, after application and fee.
Upon payment to the commission of a fee and the submission of a written application provided by the commission, the commission may issue a home inspector license to any person who holds a valid license issued by another state or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia which has standards substantially equivalent to those of this state, as determined by the commission.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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