• SOUTH DAKOTA REAL ESTATE CE

South Dakota Real Estate Continuing Education

South Dakota requires 24 hours of continuing education every 2 years to renew your real estate license. Complete your CE online at your own pace.

24 hours required

Updated October 19, 2026 · Official source: South Dakota Real Estate Commission

South Dakota CE requirements at a glance

Hours
At least 24 hours during the preceding two license years
Required subjects
At least 12 of the 24 hours
Required areas include
Contracts, license law, fair housing, ethics, environmental issues, antitrust, ADA and brokerage services
Approval
Courses must be approved by the SD Real Estate Commission
Renewal
Every two years; online applications from October 1 to June 30

Source: SD Real Estate Commission: Continuing and Postlicensing Education · SD Real Estate Commission: License Renewal

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South Dakota CE renewal: common questions

How many CE hours do South Dakota broker associates need?

At least 24 hours during the two license years before renewing an active license, with at least 12 in Required subject areas.

What are the Required subject areas?

They include real estate contracts, real estate license law, fair housing, ethics, environmental issues, antitrust, the Americans with Disabilities Act and brokerage services.

How often do I renew?

Every two years. Renewal forms are available only to those needing to renew, and online applications run from October 1 to June 30.

Do my courses have to be approved?

Yes. Courses must be approved by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission and are labeled Required or Elective.

Source: SD Real Estate Commission: Continuing and Postlicensing Education · SD Real Estate Commission: License Renewal