South Dakota Real Estate License Reciprocity
How to transfer your real estate license from another state to South Dakota.
What is real estate license reciprocity? One may obtain a real estate license by reciprocity or mutual recognition if the person has a current license in another state. It basically means you would transfer your license without having to take some or all of the state’s pre-licensing requirements. Requirements for an of-state-real estate license vary by state.
Does South Dakota have real estate reciprocity with other states?
Technically no. However, South Dakota has mutual recognition with all states, so that you would not have to take the prelicensing course. You would only need to take and pass the PSI licensing exam. e portion of the exam.
South Dakota has two types of real estate licenses: Associate Broker (comparable to a salesperson in other states) who works under the supervision of a Responsible Broker. Both have the same licensure requirements
Requirements to get a real estate salesperson license in South Dakota for out-of-state persons:
- You must have a current license in another state.
- You must provide proof provided of all states where you have been licensed with your application dated within the last 30 days.
- Get a fingerprinting background check.
- Provide proof of errors & omissions coverage.
- Find a licensed South Dakota responsible broker to work with.
- Apply for your broker associate license with the South Dakota Real Estate Commission as stated in their Information Page.
References for real estate license South Dakota if licensed in another state:
Links for quick reference.
- Exam Prep course course
- South Dakota real estate exam by PSI. Include score with application package.
- SD Non-resident Licensing Information Page – By the South Dakota Real Estate Commission.
- License History Certification from each state where you have held a license
- Application for South Dakota Real Estate License
- Get fingerprinting card (pdf) from the Commission. Mail to realestate@state.sd.us
- Obtain proof of E&O insurance
- Work under a licensed South Dakota real estate broker.
South Dakota Real Estate Course (SC State Portion Only): This an approved online exam course for all out-of-state licensee applicants. It helps you to prepare you for the South Dakota state portion of the real estate exam. It includes reading material and practice exams covering subjects on the real estate exam.