NOTE: South Dakota law does not license real estate salespersons. For more information about qualifications, see the webpage titled License Types and Requirements of Each on the South Dakota Real Estate Commission website. All candidates must be at least 18 years of age. All candidates must submit a full set of fingerprints, prove legal presence and pass a background check. Qualifications to receive a License: A candidate must complete 116 clock hours of study at an SDREC-approved real estate school (search schools here), pass a school-administered final exam, and pass a state exam. Who Grants a License: Licenses are granted by the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (“SDREC”). Need of a License: A real estate salesperson must be licensed by the state of South Dakota to represent clients in the sale or purchase of real estate that is located in South Dakota.
