Contractor licenses in
South Dakota
South Dakota licenses some contractors and trades statewide. Cities and counties license others.
Official search run by South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation) at dlr.sd.gov
Which work needs a license
The state licenses electrical and plumbing work.
Small jobs
Not confirmed We haven't found an official small-job exemption.
What a licensed contractor had to show
- Exam
- Not confirmed
- Bond
- Not confirmed
- Insurance
- Not confirmed
- Experience
- Not confirmed
State license searches
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South Dakota Electrical Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation)
All electricians and electrical contractors statewide
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South Dakota Plumbing Commission (Department of Labor and Regulation)
Plumbers, plumbing contractors, and plumbing specialty installers
Search licenses (opens official site) Agency site (opens official site)
City and county licenses
Much of the licensing happens here. These are the largest local programs with an online search.
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City of Sioux Falls
Building Services, Contractor Licensing. Residential building contractors plus electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and other contractor licenses
Not listed? Call the building department for the city or county where the work is.
If something goes wrong
- File a complaint about a contractor (opens official site)
- Permits come from your city or county building department.