In South Dakota, real estate agents, mortgage loan officers, home inspectors, real estate attorneys and appraisers need a state license. Ask any professional for their license number and check it yourself at the official lookup listed below.
Five trades, five regulators
Do real estate agents need a license in South Dakota?
Yes: in South Dakota, real estate agents need a state license issued by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor and Regulation). You can check a name yourself on Verify a Real Estate License (licensee roster).
- License required · South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor and Regulation)
- Titles you will see: Broker, Broker associate, Salesperson
- Check a name yourself: Verify a Real Estate License (licensee roster)
Do mortgage loan officers need a license in South Dakota?
Yes: in South Dakota, mortgage loan officers need a state license issued by the South Dakota Division of Banking (Dept. of Labor and Regulation). You can check a name yourself on NMLS Consumer Access.
- License required · South Dakota Division of Banking (Dept. of Labor and Regulation)
- Titles you will see: Mortgage loan originator
- Check a name yourself: NMLS Consumer Access (we could not open this search page ourselves)
Do home inspectors need a license in South Dakota?
Yes: in South Dakota, home inspectors need a state license issued by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor and Regulation). You can check a name yourself on Verify a Real Estate License (roster includes home inspectors).
- License required · South Dakota Real Estate Commission (Dept. of Labor and Regulation)
- Titles you will see: Registered Home Inspector, Licensed Home Inspector
- Check a name yourself: Verify a Real Estate License (roster includes home inspectors)
Do real estate attorneys need a license in South Dakota?
Yes: in South Dakota, real estate attorneys need a state license issued by the South Dakota Supreme Court / State Bar of South Dakota.
- License required · South Dakota Supreme Court / State Bar of South Dakota
- Titles you will see: Attorney
Do appraisers need a license in South Dakota?
Yes: in South Dakota, appraisers need a state license issued by the South Dakota Dept. of Labor and Regulation, Appraiser Certification Program. You can check a name yourself on Roster of Active Appraisers.
- License required · South Dakota Dept. of Labor and Regulation, Appraiser Certification Program
- Titles you will see: Certified appraiser, Licensed appraiser, Registered appraiser, Apprentice
- Check a name yourself: Roster of Active Appraisers
More on each license: How to check a license in South Dakota.
Sectors of Sioux Falls
Council districts, as published by Central District (City of Sioux Falls council districts).
- Northeast District
- Northwest District
- Southeast District
- Southwest District
- Central District