South Dakota Nursing License Renewal: Deadlines, CE & How to Renew
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An initial license expires on the licensee's birth date in the second calendar year following issuance, and biennially on the licensee's birth date thereafter.
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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An initial license expires on the licensee's birth date in the second calendar year following issuance, and biennially on the licensee's birth date thereafter.
An initial license expires on the licensee's birth date in the second calendar year following issuance, and biennially on the licensee's birth date thereafter. 53 SDR 8, effective August 3, 2026.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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RN and LPN board fees: $100 for licensure by examination, plus the examination provider’s fee; $100 for endorsement. Biennial renewal is $95 plus a $10 scholarship charge and a $10 workforce-center charge. The fee rules were amended effective August 3, 2026.
For a registered nurse license by examination, one hundred dollars plus the current fee for a nationally administered examination; For a registered nurse license by endorsement, one hundred dollars; For a licensed practical nurse license by examination, one hundred dollars plus the current fee for a nationally administered examination; For a licensed practice nurse license by endorsement, one hundred dollars; For the biennial renewal of a license, ninety-five dollars, plus ten dollars to fund the nurses' education assistance scholarship program, pursuant to SDCL 36-9-77, and ten dollars to fund the nursing workforce center, pursuant to SDCL 36-9-95; 53 SDR 8, effective August 3, 2026.Official source
Verified Oct 25, 2026 · 1 official source
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An initial license expires on the licensee's birth date in the second calendar year following issuance, and biennially on the licensee's birth date thereafter.
An initial license expires on the licensee's birth date in the second calendar year following issuance, and biennially on the licensee's birth date thereafter. Applies to: South Dakota RN and LPN licenses; rule amended effective August 3, 2026
An initial license expires on the licensee's birth date in the second calendar year following issuance, and biennially on the licensee's birth date thereafter. 53 SDR 8, effective August 3, 2026.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
RN and LPN board fees: $100 for licensure by examination, plus the examination provider’s fee; $100 for endorsement. Biennial renewal is $95 plus a $10 scholarship charge and a $10 workforce-center charge. The fee rules were amended effective August 3, 2026.
RN and LPN board fees: $100 for licensure by examination, plus the examination provider’s fee; $100 for endorsement. Biennial renewal is $95 plus a $10 scholarship charge and a $10 workforce-center charge. The fee rules were amended effective August 3, 2026.
For a registered nurse license by examination, one hundred dollars plus the current fee for a nationally administered examination; For a registered nurse license by endorsement, one hundred dollars; For a licensed practical nurse license by examination, one hundred dollars plus the current fee for a nationally administered examination; For a licensed practice nurse license by endorsement, one hundred dollars; For the biennial renewal of a license, ninety-five dollars, plus ten dollars to fund the nurses' education assistance scholarship program, pursuant to SDCL 36-9-77, and ten dollars to fund the nursing workforce center, pursuant to SDCL 36-9-95; 53 SDR 8, effective August 3, 2026.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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