South Dakota Registered Nurse License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
South Dakota RN Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $50
- CE Required
- None
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $100
- Grace Period
- 60 days
South Dakota RNs must complete 0 contact hours of continuing education every two years.
How to Renew Your South Dakota RN License
- 1
Complete any required CE
South Dakota does not currently require continuing education for Registered Nurse renewal. Confirm with the South Dakota Board of Nursing before submitting your renewal.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the South Dakota Board of Nursing online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $50 renewal fee
Pay the $50 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 60-day grace period, the late fee of $100 applies.
- 4
Confirm license renewal
Download or print your renewed license. Verify your new expiration date and confirm the license appears as active in the South Dakota Board of Nursing's public license lookup.
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