South Dakota Plumbing License Requirements
Yes. South Dakota licenses plumbers through the South Dakota Plumbing Commission (DLR). It issues apprentice, journeyman and contractor credentials.
State plumber license · By BrazeJobs Team · Updated
License tiers
| Apprentice | Registered |
| Journeyman | State license (4-year apprenticeship) |
| Master | No state license |
| Contractor | Plumbing Contractor (6 years, 1,900 hours/year) |
Requirements
| Journeyman experience | 4 years |
| Exam | State exam $100 |
| Fees | Exams $100 |
| Renewal | Annual |
| Continuing education | 4 hours/year (2 code) |
| Local license | No (state license covers) |
| Board | South Dakota Plumbing Commission (DLR) |
Exam
| Exam provider | South Dakota Plumbing Commission |
Commission-run exam sessions in Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls after written approval; 90 days to arrange.
- Source: dlr.sd.gov · checked November 6, 2026
Apprenticeship
| Registering agency | U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (no state agency) |
Programs register through the Office of Apprenticeship; use the Partner Finder for local sponsors.
- Source: apprenticeship.gov · checked November 6, 2026