South Dakota plumber license & renewal
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License fee
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Required hours
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Exam
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Renewal
Plumbing licenses expire annually on December 31. They may be renewed no later than the immediately following January 31.
Before you begin
Agency guidance
Use the linked annual plumbing license renewal form to renew.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
ANNUAL PLUMBING LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONOfficial source
Agency guidance
Renewal fee amounts: plumbing contractor $275; plumber $105.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
License Type (select one): Plumbing Contractor $275 Plumber $105Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
South Dakota Plumbing Commission
Official agency page
Check the qualifications
Experience
Plumber: four years as an apprentice, at least 1,900 hours per year. Contractor: six years in plumbing, including at least two years as a plumbing contractor or plumber, at least 1,900 hours per year.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
To apply for the plumbing contractor's license, you must: Have six years' experience as a plumbing contractor, plumber, or plumber's apprentice with at least two of those years as a plumbing contractor or plumber. Have spent at least 1,900 hours per year during these six years as a plumbing contractor, plumber or plumber's apprentice. Fill out the plumbing application and submit with application fee. To apply for the plumber's license, you must: Have four years' experience as an apprentice plumber. Have spent at least 1,900 hours per year during these four years as an apprentice.
Official sourceReview fees and apply
Application fee
$50.00
Exam fee
$100.00
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Contractor exams and re-exams $100.00 Plumber/Installer exams and re-exams $100.00
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Apply with the agency
Reciprocity
The application offers licensure by reciprocity, requiring proof of licensure by exam, license verification, and completion of four hours of continuing education.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
License by reciprocity (proof of license by exam, license verification, and proof of completion of four hours of continuing education)Official source
Official sources and verification (12)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
To apply for the plumbing contractor's license, you must: Have six years' experience as a plumbing contractor, plumber, or plumber's apprentice with at least two of those years as a plumbing contractor or plumber. Have spent at least 1,900 hours per year during these six years as a plumbing contractor, plumber or plumber's apprentice. Fill out the plumbing application and submit with application fee. To apply for the plumber's license, you must: Have four years' experience as an apprentice plumber. Have spent at least 1,900 hours per year during these four years as an apprentice.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Contractor exams and re-exams $100.00 Plumber/Installer exams and re-exams $100.00Official source
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Plumbing licenses expire annually on December 31. They may be renewed no later than the immediately following January 31.Official source
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each licensee holding a plumbing contractor, restricted plumbing contractor, plumber, restricted plumber, and third-year apprentice plumber license must successfully complete a minimum of four hours of continuing education relating to the plumbing trade during the previous calendar year.Official source
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a minimum of four hours of continuing education relating to the plumbing trade during the previous calendar year. Two of the four hours must cover code.Official source
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License by reciprocity (proof of license by exam, license verification, and proof of completion of four hours of continuing education)Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
License Type (select one): Plumbing Contractor $275 Plumber $105Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
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