How to get an insurance license in South Dakota
Every South Dakota producer and adjuster license in one place: hours, exams, fees and links, sourced from the South Dakota Division of Insurance.
South Dakota insurance license requirements
| Life | Accident & Health | Property & Casualty | Adjuster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-licensing education | None required | None required | None required | — |
| Exam vendor | Pearson VUE | Pearson VUE | Pearson VUE | — |
| Exam fee | $85 | $85 | $95 | — |
| Questions / time | 90 · 120 min | 90 · 120 min | 145 · 150 min | — |
| License application fee | $25 | $25 | $25 | — |
| Fingerprints | Not required for producers (only bail bond) | Not required for producers (only bail bond) | Not required for producers (only bail bond) | — |
| Continuing education | 10 per 2 yrs per line group (L/H 10, P/C 10; ARSD 20:06:18:03) hours · 2 years, ends birth month | 10 per 2 yrs per line group (L/H 10, P/C 10; ARSD 20:06:18:03) hours · 2 years, ends birth month | 10 per 2 yrs per line group (L/H 10, P/C 10; ARSD 20:06:18:03) hours · 2 years, ends birth month | — |
South Dakota Division of Insurance · checked 2026-10
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Questions
How do I get an insurance license in South Dakota?
Pick the line (life & health, property & casualty or adjuster), complete any required pre-licensing course, pass the state exam with Pearson VUE, get fingerprinted if required and apply through NIPR or the South Dakota Division of Insurance.
Does South Dakota require a pre-licensing course?
Not for life & health (as of our last check). Many candidates still take an exam-prep course.