South Dakota Journeyman Electrician
A South Dakota Journeyman Electrician requires 16 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a renewal fee set by the board, and no state license bond. South Dakota currently enforces the 2023 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
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Continuing education
- NEC: 8 hours minimum
- Maximum 8 hours online/correspondence
CE courses for South Dakota journeyman electricians
Electrician continuing-education providers offering courses for South Dakota. Confirm a provider appears on SD EC’s approved-provider list before you buy.
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Bond & insurance
No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.
No statewide insurance minimum confirmed for this tier.
Reciprocity
South Dakota may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving the following states for this license. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific — and an exam, application, or fee may still be required — so confirm the exact path with the board before relying on it.
Need the reverse direction? Try the reciprocity lookup tool.
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the SD EC portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Complete your 16 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.
- 3
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the SD EC portal and pay the state renewal fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
- 4
Save your confirmation
Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
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Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline
South Dakota Journeyman Electricians renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 16 CE hours before you’re due.
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