South Dakota Architecture Industry Licensing
Licensing requirements for architecture industry firms and individuals in South Dakota.
This page provides an overview of architecture industry licensing in South Dakota for individuals and firms. You will find state requirements, application fees, filing instructions, and more. For assistance with licensing, please contact us to learn about our software and managed license services.
Company Licenses
South Dakota Architecture Company Licenses
South Dakota Certificate of Authorization
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Turnaround: | Temporary certification granted immediately upon receipt by mail, approved or nullified fully pending board review. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
| Before you Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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| How to Apply: | Domestic Applicants:
Foreign Applicants:
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $80 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | Renewal reminders are emailed to license holders roughly 1 month prior to the expiration date. |
Amendment
| Form: | South Dakota Board of Technical Professionals Change of Address |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | File within 30 days of the effective date of the change. |
| Notes: | Notify the board in writing with any changes. Address changes can be reported online. |
Reinstatement
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| Agency Fee: | $180 |
| Notes: | Licenses expired for 3 or more years cannot be reinstated and the licensee must apply for a new license. |
South Dakota Interior Design Firm License
Not required
Interior Design Firm licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota.
South Dakota does not currently license or register interior design businesses.
Individual Licenses
South Dakota Individual Architecture Licenses
South Dakota Architect License
| Agency: | South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation: Board of Technical Professions |
| Exam Required? | Yes |
Initial Registration
This section applies to architects that are applying for a license in South Dakota for the first time.
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| Agency Fee: | $100 application fee. No exam fee (Direct Registration). |
Reciprocal Registration
This section applies to architects licensed in another state that are looking for reciprocal licensure in South Dakota.
| Instructions: | Comity/Reciprocity Application Comity References If you do not hold a Council Record, a Comity Reference Form (Adobe PDF) must be completed by your references and submitted to the Board. Any licensee who offers and provides these professional services on projects located in South Dakota must be included under a business certificate of authorization, unless said licensee is employed by an exempt entity. To obtain a certificate of authorization, the business entity must employ one or more professionals licensed in South Dakota in the same field of practice. Due Dates for Comity/Reciprocity Applications Jan. 1 for January Board meeting |
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Due Dates for Comity/Reciprocity Applications The completed application form, along with all the required supporting documentation, must be received by the Board office by the following deadline for consideration at the respective Board meeting. Jan. 1 for January Board meeting |
Registration Renewal
This section applies to architects that are already licensed in South Dakota and need to renew their license.
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| Agency Fee: | $80 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
South Dakota Interior Designer License
Not required
Interior Designer licensure is not required on the State level in South Dakota.
Learn about architecture licensing in other states:
ARE (Architect Registration Examination) - Assesses candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required to be a practicing architect.
AXP (Architectural Experience Program) - NCARB program for architectural internship, a requirement for licensure that occurs after filling the educational requirements.
BEFA (Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect) - An alternative NCARB certification that allows foreign architects to independently practice architecture.
COA (Certificate of Authorization) - The most common name of the registration required for firms to practice architecture in a given state.
Design Firm - Architectural firm registration is sometimes grouped with engineering and land surveying on a single “design firm” application form.
NCARB Certification - Licensed architects have the option to become Certificate holders to signify that they have met national standards established by U.S. licensing boards for protecting public health, safety, and welfare. Certification also facilitates reciprocal registration in all 54 jurisdictions, 11 Canadian jurisdictions, and can be used to support an application for licensure in other countries.
Reciprocity - This is when a licensed architect in one state can provide documentation (often a NCARB certificate) to more easily apply for licensure in another jurisdiction.
State Board - Often referred to as the State Architects Licensure Board or Board of Architects, an individual state’s board serves as the regulatory authority for architects. The board qualifies and licenses individuals seeking architectural licensure. The board is responsible for preserving the public health, safety, and welfare of individuals who occupy built environments.
National Architecture Accrediting Board
NAAB establishes criteria for and accredits professional architecture degree programs in the United States.
The American Institute of
Architecture Students (AIAS)
AIAS is an independent, student-run group that promotes excellence in architecture education, training, and practice.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
AIA is a voluntary professional organization for architects providing advocacy, information, and community.
The Association of Collegiate
Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
ACSA represents architectural education programs across the globe.
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
NCARB is the national organization representing the state registration boards.
