• SOUTH DAKOTA REAL ESTATE POST-LICENSE

South Dakota Real Estate Post-License Requirements

South Dakota does not have a separate post-license course requirement. New licensees must complete their first 24-hour CE renewal cycle within 2 years of licensure.

24 hours required

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

South Dakota post-license requirements at a glance

Hours
60 hours of postlicense continuing education for new broker associates
Period 1
30 Required hours, from initial licensing through the following license year
Period 2
30 more Required hours, starting January 1 after Period 1, within two license years
Subjects
All postlicense hours are in Required subject areas

Source: SD Real Estate Commission: Continuing and Postlicensing Education

Compare South Dakota Post-License Courses

South Dakota 24-Hour First Renewal CE Package

$119

Get your first CE renewal done right with Colibri's SDREC-approved package. Covers all required topics with self-paced, mobile-friendly learning so you can study on your schedule.

South Dakota 24-Hour CE: First Renewal

$139

Kaplan's SDREC-approved CE package is ideal for new licensees completing their first renewal. Expert instruction and flexible online access.

30-Hr. SD Post-Licensing Package A Plus Professional Development

$339

30-Hr. SD Post-Licensing Package A

$265

30-Hr. SD Post-Licensing Package B Plus Professional Development

$339

30-Hr. SD Post-Licensing Package B

$265

South Dakota post-license: common questions

How many post-license hours do new South Dakota broker associates need?

60 hours of postlicense continuing education, all in Required subject areas, split over two periods.

How is it split?

Postlicense Period 1 (30 hours) starts with your initial license and runs through the following license year. Period 2 (30 more hours) starts January 1 after Period 1 and runs two license years.

What do the courses build on?

The basic real estate principles and practices from your pre-licensing education.

Source: SD Real Estate Commission: Continuing and Postlicensing Education