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South Dakota Nursing License
How to get your South Dakota nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the South Dakota Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
- If your primary residence is South Dakota, you may apply for a multistate (compact) license.
South Dakota licensing at a glance
| Initial license fee | $100 |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee | $115 / 2 years |
| Continuing education | None required (practice-hours verification: 140 hrs/year or 480 hrs/6 years) |
| Compact (NLC) member | Yes |
Initial $100; biennial renewal $115. South Dakota requires no continuing education — instead you verify recent practice (140 hours in the prior 12 months, or 480 hours over 6 years). eNLC member.
Official resources
- South Dakota Board of Nursing — apply, renew, and check requirements.
- Verify a nursing license (Nursys)
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) map — which states honor a multistate license.
- Directory of state boards of nursing (NCSBN)
South Dakota nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in South Dakota?
- Yes. South Dakota is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a multistate license issued by your compact home state covers practice in South Dakota without a separate application.
- How much does a South Dakota nursing license cost?
- The initial RN licensure fee in South Dakota is $100, and renewal is $115 / 2 years.
- How many continuing-education hours does South Dakota require?
- South Dakota requires None required (practice-hours verification: 140 hrs/year or 480 hrs/6 years) for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a South Dakota nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.