Electrical Licensing Boards - South Dakota

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South Dakota Statewide NEC Adoption
2023 NEC as of November 12, 2024

State Licensing Board Contact Information

Board
  • South Dakota State Electrical Commission 217 Missouri Ave Pierre, SD 57501
Board Link
  • South Dakota Board Website
Board Phone
  • (605) 773-3573
Board Fax
  • (605) 773-6213

License Requirements

  • Journeyman Electrician A person having the necessary qualifications, training, technical knowledge and at least four years' experience in wiring, installing, and repairing electrical apparatus and equipment in accordance with the standard rules established by the...
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Application Form

  • In order to take an exam, you must meet the requirements for each license you have chosen. Submit your application (with the required application fee) to the Commission office. Once your application is approved, you...
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Reciprocity

  • To take advantage of a reciprocal licensing agreement you must have earned your license there by examination and you must have held it for at least one year unless otherwise specified.

    Reciprocal Licensing Agreements

Exam Testing Company

Testing NEC Edition

  • 2023 as of 12/2/24

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Biennial; all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years.

License Requirements

  • A person having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to plan, lay out, and supervise the installation and repair of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for electric light, heat and power in accordance...
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Application Form

  • In order to take an exam, you must meet the requirements for each license you have chosen. Submit your application (with the required application fee) to the Commission office. Once your application is approved, you...
Read more

Reciprocity

  • To take advantage of a reciprocal licensing agreement you must have earned your license there by examination and you must have held it for at least one year unless otherwise specified. Reciprocal Licensing Agreements

Exam Testing Company

Testing NEC Edition

  • 2023 as of 12/2/24

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Biennial; all licenses expire June 30th of the even numbered years.

Please note that the content provided on these pages is for your information and convenience and may have been modified by the state since it was last updated here. It is the ultimate responsibility of each licensee to verify that they are meeting the requirements of their state for licensing and renewal, and for the edition of the NEC on which their test is based.

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