When is my South Dakota insurance license renewal due?

In South Dakota, the renewal due date is the final day of the producer's birth month every two years.

How many CE hours do I need for Crop insurance?

Producers with a Crop-only line of authority require 4 hours of continuing education.

What happens if I miss my CE deadline by more than one year?

If you miss the deadline by more than one year, you cannot simply reinstate your license; you must retake the full Producer examination.

How far in advance must I submit a CER course application?

NAIC Continuing Education Reciprocity (CER) course submissions must be made through SBS at least 14 days in advance of the first course offering.

South Dakota insurance CE and renewal

South Dakota Insurance CE Renewal Requirements and License Renewal Checklist

South Dakota CE depends on the producer lines held. Renewal is biennial, due by the final day of the producer birth month, and the Division expects CE and renewal payment to be complete before the license expires.

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South Dakota at a glance

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Property/casualty only10 hrs

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10 hours for producers who hold only property/casualty authority.

Life/health only10 hrs

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10 hours for producers who hold only life/health authority.

Crop only4 hrs

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4 hours for producers who hold only crop authority.

Multiple lines20 hrs

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Property/casualty plus life/health requires 20 hours split by line. Crop combinations use the Division line allocation, such as 2 crop hours plus 8 hours in the other held line.

Due dateBirth-month cycle

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CE is due before renewal, which is tied to the final day of the producer birth month.

ExtensionsReview detail

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Extension requests must be in writing at least 21 days before expiration and cannot exceed one year.

Renewal checklist

Check your South Dakota CE transcript in SBS before the birth-month renewal deadline.
Confirm the hours required for every line of authority you hold.
Complete approved CE early enough for provider reporting and transcript correction.
Renew electronically through the state-approved renewal system once CE is posted.
Request an extension only when you meet the written-request timing and have a qualifying reason.

Common mistakes to avoid

Using a single 10-hour number for every producer even though crop and multiline combinations can change the allocation.
Assuming an appointment stays active after a lapsed license; the Division warns appointments terminate when renewal is not completed.
Waiting until after expiration to ask for an extension.

Course planning

Use this checklist to identify the South Dakota CE hours tied to your license mix before choosing renewal courses. Find TSI National insurance courses and exam-prep options.

Official sources used

This guide is a practical summary, not legal advice. State insurance departments can change forms, fees, vendors, and rules. Always confirm the current requirement with the department or testing vendor before you apply, renew, or schedule an exam.