This record covers the broker associate license.
116 hours
Pass South Dakota and national examination portions.
License renewals must be received by the commission by November 30.
24 hours
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
South Dakota Real Estate Commission
18 years old
116 hours
Broker Associate 116-Hour Prelicensing CourseOfficial source
None for broker associate applicants.
Broker Associate 116-Hour Prelicensing Course NoneOfficial source
Pass South Dakota and national examination portions.
consists of two total parts – South Dakota state exam and the national examOfficial source
South Dakota Resident Broker Associate License ApplicationOfficial source
A licensee moving from their licensed state of residence can seek an equivalent license with a good-standing certificate and application.
If you presently hold a real estate license in your state of residence and are moving to South Dakota, or if you have already moved to South Dakota and still hold a license in your previous state of residence, you may acquire the equivalent license in South Dakota by submitting a certificate of licensure showing good standing along with the application.Official source
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Broker Associate 116-Hour Prelicensing CourseOfficial source
New broker associates complete 60 postlicensing hours across their first two active license cycles.
New broker associates are required to complete a total of 60 postlicense continuing educations hours. These hours are divided between the first two active license cycles; Postlicense Period 1and Postlicense Period 2.Official source
Renewal fee: $125 every two years.
Renewal Fee - Broker Associate $125 every 2 yearsOfficial source
License renewals must be received by the commission by November 30.
License renewals must be received by the commission by November 30.Official source
2 years
24 hours
at least 24 hours of continuing education during the preceding two license yearsOfficial source
At least 12 hours in required subject areas.
At least 12 of these hours must be in Required subject areas.Official source
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$225
Application Fee - Associate Broker $225Official source
$105
credit card payment of $105 at time of registrationOfficial source
Errors and omissions insurance required for active broker associates.
Errors and omission Insurance is required for all active brokers, broker associates, property managers, real estate auctioneers, residential rental agents and salespeople.Official source
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License renewals must be received by the commission by November 30.
License renewals must be received by the commission by November 30.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/license_types_requirements.aspx
License Types and RequirementsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
116 hours
116
Broker Associate 116-Hour Prelicensing CourseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
None for broker associate applicants.
None for broker associate applicants.
Broker Associate 116-Hour Prelicensing Course NoneOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Pass South Dakota and national examination portions.
Pass South Dakota and national examination portions.
consists of two total parts – South Dakota state exam and the national examOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Errors and omissions insurance required for active broker associates.
Errors and omissions insurance required for active broker associates.
Errors and omission Insurance is required for all active brokers, broker associates, property managers, real estate auctioneers, residential rental agents and salespeople.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$225
225
Application Fee - Associate Broker $225Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
$105
105
credit card payment of $105 at time of registrationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
2 years
2
Licenses renew every two yearsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
License renewals must be received by the commission by November 30.
License renewals must be received by the commission by November 30. Applies to: South Dakota real estate licensees due for biennial renewal
License renewals must be received by the commission by November 30.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
24 hours
24
at least 24 hours of continuing education during the preceding two license yearsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
At least 12 hours in required subject areas.
At least 12 hours in required subject areas.
At least 12 of these hours must be in Required subject areas.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
A licensee moving from their licensed state of residence can seek an equivalent license with a good-standing certificate and application.
A licensee moving from their licensed state of residence can seek an equivalent license with a good-standing certificate and application.
If you presently hold a real estate license in your state of residence and are moving to South Dakota, or if you have already moved to South Dakota and still hold a license in your previous state of residence, you may acquire the equivalent license in South Dakota by submitting a certificate of licensure showing good standing along with the application.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
This record covers the broker associate license.
This record covers the broker associate license.
Broker Associate 116-Hour Prelicensing CourseOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
New broker associates complete 60 postlicensing hours across their first two active license cycles.
New broker associates complete 60 postlicensing hours across their first two active license cycles.
New broker associates are required to complete a total of 60 postlicense continuing educations hours. These hours are divided between the first two active license cycles; Postlicense Period 1and Postlicense Period 2.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Renewal fee: $125 every two years.
Renewal fee: $125 every two years.
Renewal Fee - Broker Associate $125 every 2 yearsOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://dlr.sd.gov/realestate/applications_for_licensing.aspx
South Dakota Resident Broker Associate License ApplicationOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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