Your Guide to Real Estate Reciprocity
in South Dakota
South Dakota Reciprocity Requirements
The South Dakota Real Estate Commission does not offer formal licensing reciprocity. However, if you’re a real estate agent licensed in another state and wish to sell real estate in South Dakota, you won’t need to take additional pre-licensing courses. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know, and cover all the forms, requirements, and applications you’ll need to transfer your license to South Dakota with ease.
South Dakota Requires That All Applicants:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Submit a letter of certification verifying current licensure in their previous state
- Submit documentation explaining prior criminal background, if applicable
- Pay a $225 licensing fee
Steps & Forms for Getting Your South Dakota Non-Resident License
One of the biggest hang-ups in the South Dakota licensing process is not being prepared. If you’re knowledgeable about the out-of-state licensing process, you’ll get licensed much faster. We’ve assembled a handy list of documents and helpful tips that you’ll need when applying.
- Complete the South Dakota Real Estate License Application, a requirement for all non-resident agents. With the application, you’ll need to prepare and include:
- A non-refundable application fee of $225
- A record of your education history for proof of completion, which applies to previous licensing and/or college education
- Both South Dakota and FBI fingerprint cards, along with a check for $43.25 made payable to DCI
- The certificate of licensure from every state you’ve been licensed in
- Proof of errors and omissions insurance
- You’ll also need to:
- Find a sponsoring broker.
- Review the real estate agent candidate handbook.
- Take the South Dakota Estate Exam.
- Your application must be filed within 60 days of passing the state exam.
- You should expect to hear back from the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation within two to four weeks after you submit your application.
States Where South Dakota Agents Commonly Get Another License
Some South Dakota real estate agents become licensed in additional states to grow their business. The following are some of the more common states in which agents have dual licenses.