How to Search South Dakota Professional Licenses (Start Here)
Professional and occupational licenses in South Dakota are issued by state licensing boards — each profession has its own board with its own search tool. There is no single database of all licenses in South Dakota.
What this page covers: South Dakota professional license verification databases — medical, legal, real estate, contractor, financial, and other regulated professions. What it does not cover: Business entity filings (those are with the Secretary of State) or association memberships (those are private organizations).
Where to start: Identify the profession, then go to the specific licensing board for South Dakota. For attorneys, go to the state bar. For doctors, the medical board. For contractors, the contractor licensing authority. The databases below are organized by profession.
Common mistake: A professional license and a business registration are different. A license authorizes a person to practice a profession. A business registration authorizes a company to operate. They are filed with different agencies.
Accountants
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South Dakota Board of Accountancy licensed accountants, CPAs, and accounting firms.
Animal Remedy
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South Dakota Department of Agriculture registered animal remedies (drugs and medicines for animals) searchable either by product or company.
Appraisers
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Records of licensed South Dakota appraisers from the Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council.
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CDL Testers
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Browse this listing of certified third party Commercial Driver License testers in South Dakota by city to view name of business, contact name and.
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Counselors
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed counselors in South Dakota to view counselor first/last name, city, state, license category, status and.
Dentistry
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South Dakota Board of Dentistry license verification service for dentists, advanced dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dental radiographers.
Environmental Contractors
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South Dakota Department of Natural Resources list of licensed tank removal, environmental site assessment, and spill cleanup contractors.
Funeral
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South Dakota Board of Funeral Service rosters of licensed Funeral Directors, Embalmers, Funeral Establishments, and Crematories.
Gaming Manufacturers & Distributors
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South Dakota Department of Revenue licensed gaming manufacturers and distributors.
Hearing Aid Dispensers
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South Dakota Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists licensed list of licensees.
Home Inspectors
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South Dakota Real Estate Commission license verification for home inspectors.
Hunting & Fishing License Agents
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed hunting and fishing license agents in South Dakota to view agent, address, city, zip and phone.
Massage Therapists
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South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy roster of active licensees and temporary permit holders.
Medical & Osteopathy
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South Dakota Medical & Osteopathic Examiners Board license verification for physicians, EMT, athletic trainers, dieticians, nutritionists, genetic.
Money Lenders
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South Dakota Division of Banking list of licensed South Dakota Money Lenders.
Money Transmitters
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South Dakota Division of Banking records of licensed Money Transmitters.
Mortgage Brokers
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Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry database that includes licensed South Dakota Mortgage Brokers.
Mortgage Lenders
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Search the South Dakota Division of Banking records for licensed South Dakota mortgage lenders.
Mortgage Loan Originators
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Nationwide Multistate Licensing System records, including licensed South Dakota Mortgage Loan Originators.
Nurses & Nurse Aides
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South Dakota Board of Nursing licensure and registration verification for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice nurses.
Nursing Home Administrators
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South Dakota Board of Nursing Facility Administrators list of current licensees and certified preceptors.
Optometrists
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed optometrists in South Dakota to view name, address, phone and license number. List is in pdf format.
Pesticide Applicators | Commercial
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South Dakota Department of Agriculture database of licensed commercial pesticide applicators.
Pesticide Applicators | Private
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South Dakota Department of Agriculture licensed private pesticide applicators.
Pharmacy
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South Dakota Board of Pharmacy license verification for pharmacy interns, pharmacies, pharmacists, technicians, and wholesale distributors.
Physicians
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South Dakota Physician license search and verification from the South Dakota Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners.
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Property Managers
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South Dakota Real Estate Commission license verification for property managers.
Psychologists
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed psychologists in South Dakota to view name, degree and license issue/expiration dates.
Real Estate Firms
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Search this listing of licensed real estate firms in South Dakota by firm name, license number, city and/or state to view corresponding info.
Real Estate | State
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South Dakota Real Estate Commission license verification for real estate agents, brokers, auctioneers, and timeshare agents.
Social Workers in South Dakota
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed social workers in South Dakota to view name, education level and license issue/expiration dates.
Soil Amendments
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South Dakota Department of Agriculture registered soil amendments. Search licensees by product name or company.
Speech-Language Pathologists
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Use the quick links at the bottom of the page to view the South Dakota Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology roster of active licensees.
State Chartered Banks
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South Dakota Division of Banking list of licensed of State Chartered Banks.
Timeshare Projects
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Browse this alphabetical listing of registered timeshare projects in South Dakota to view project name, location, address and contact person.
Trust Companies
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Click on the South Dakota Division of Banking link that reads "Listing of Trust.
Wastewater System Installers
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South Dakota certified on-site wastewater / septic tank systems installers.
Well Drillers
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Browse this listing of licensed well drillers in South Dakota by zip code to view business name, address, phone and license number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one place to search all South Dakota professional licenses? ▼
Usually no. Each profession has its own licensing board with its own database. Some states have begun consolidating license lookups into a single portal, but most still require searching by profession.
Can I check disciplinary actions on a license? ▼
Yes, in most cases. State licensing boards publish public disciplinary actions — suspensions, revocations, restrictions, and fines. Check the specific board's website.
Is a professional license the same as a business license? ▼
No. A professional license is issued to a person by a state licensing board. A business license is issued to a company by a city, county, or state agency. They are separate systems.
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