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South Dakota Real Estate License Requirements

You’ve got everything you need to know about getting your South Dakota real estate license right here. We’ll cover licensing requirements, exam details, fees, and the documents you need for both brokers associates and brokers.

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What you need to get your real estate license in South Dakota

Broker Associate:

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a citizen of the United States or a resident of South Dakota.
No less than one hundred sixteen classroom hours of a course of study approved by the commission.
Complete and pass the real estate examination.
Submit a fully completed license application form provided by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission within 60 days of successfully passing the final portion of the exam.
Request a set of DCI and FBI fingerprint cards from the Commission office. Once completed, submit the fingerprint cards along with your application and a check for $43.25, payable to DCI (in addition to the licensing fee), to the Real Estate Commission.
Include a broker´s letter to activate your license with your application (this can be sent later if you wish, but your license will remain inactive).
Contact the Rice Insurance Services Center to sign up for the group policy covering errors and omissions insurance.
Submit the application form for license furnished by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission within 60 days of passing the last portion of the examination.

What is the passing score for the South Dakota real estate license exam?

The broker associate exam comprises 90 questions in the national portion and 52 questions in the state portion. The passing score for both portions is 75%.

What is the time limit for the South Dakota real estate exam?

The time limit for the broker associate exam is 4.5 hours in total, comprising 2.5 hours for the national portion and 2 hours for the state portion.

What to bring for the state of South Dakota real estate license exam?

Two forms of identification. The primary form must be government-issued and current and include your name, signature, and photograph (driver’s license with photograph; state identification card with photograph; passport; military identification card with photograph). Temporary identification is not accepted. Additionally, you must sign a roster to confirm your identity.

The secondary ID must include your name and signature for verification, such as a signed credit card, social security card, or employment/student ID card. If your registration name differs from your ID, you must provide legal proof of the name change, such as a marriage license, divorce decree, or court order.