Plumber / South Dakota
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South Dakota Plumber License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Installs and repairs pipes and plumbing systems. Requires apprenticeship.

What the South Dakota data shows for Plumbers

Becoming a licensed plumber in South Dakota means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 4,324 training hours, a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, and 4 years of supervised work experience, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. South Dakota regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

The initial price tag is $52, and renewal costs $48 every 1 years. The license also carries an ongoing 8-hour continuing-education requirement per 1-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For plumbers, the reciprocity picture is: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
41/100
Plumber · South Dakota

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
4,324 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A
$52
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$48/yr
$48 every 1 year
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
8 hours every 1 year
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in South Dakota

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
4,324 hours
Exam Requirement
State Journeyman Plumber Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$52
Renewal Fee
$48
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 year
Continuing Education
8 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with South Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Plumber in South Dakota? ▼
South Dakota's requirements cover 4324 hours of education or training, the State Journeyman Plumber Exam exam, and an initial fee of $52. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Plumber in South Dakota? ▼
Certification as a plumber in South Dakota means clearing the state's checklist: 4324 hours of education plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The South Dakota licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Plumber license to South Dakota from another state? ▼
For plumbers, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the South Dakota licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does South Dakota require a background check for Plumber licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the plumber licensing process in South Dakota. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Plumber in South Dakota? ▼
Licensed plumbers in South Dakota must complete 8 hours of continuing education every 1 year. The renewal fee is $48.

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What to do with this plumber license

Plumber in South Dakota, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a plumber-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how South Dakota's plumber requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Plumber in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state plumber license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how South Dakota's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. South Dakota overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the South Dakota licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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