To do residential building or renovating in South Dakota does not require a contractor license.

Electrician Trade License

The South Dakota Electrical Commission issues licenses for all electricians.

Class B Electrical Trade License

• Only residential and farm electrical work
• Two (2) years of experience as a journeyman
• Public liability insurance for at least $300,000
• Post a $10,000 bond
• Write a trade license exam on the National Electrical Code

Journeyman Electrician Trade License

• Four (4) years apprenticeship in wiring, installing and repairing electrical apparatus and equipment
• Write a trade license exam on the National Electrical Code

Electrician Contractor License

• 4,000 hours as a journeyman electrician.
• Write a trade license exam on the National Electrical Code

The South Dakota Electrical Commission accepts valid electrician licenses from these states:

• Alaska (journeyman only)            
• Nebraska
• North Dakota       
• Oregon (journeyman only)
• Idaho (journeyman only)
• Washington (journeyman only)
• Utah (journeyman only)   
• Wyoming
• Minnesota            
• Colorado (journeyman only)
• Oklahoma  (journeyman only)     
• New Hampshire  (journeyman only)
• Arkansas  (journeyman only)       
• New Mexico  (journeyman only)
• Montana (journeyman only)
  

Plumber's Trade License

Journeyman Plumber License

• Four (4) years of experience as an apprentice
• Pass an exam based on the Standard Plumbing Code

Plumbing Contractor License

• Pass an exam based on the Standard Plumbing Code
• Six (6) years experience as a plumbing contractor, plumber, or plumber’s apprentice with at least two (2) of those years serving as a plumbing contractor or journeyman plumber

Other Licenses include:

• Appliance Installation Installer    
• Irrigation Contractor        
• Irrigation Installer            
• Mobile Home Contractor
• Mobile Home Installer     
• Sewer And Water Contractor      
• Sewer And Water Installer          
• Temporary Permit            
• Water Conditioning Contractor   
• Water Conditioning Installer

Asbestos Abatement Certificates

The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources issues certificates regarding work around asbestos. Here are the categories:

• Inspector 
• Abatement Contractor
• Management Planner       
• Abatement Supervisor
• Abatement Project Designer        
• Abatement Worker

Consumers are advised to check for additional local municipal contractor license requirements as contractor laws can differ from county to county. It is also advised to double check with the state’s requirements before hiring a contractor.