SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF TECHNICAL PROFESSIONS
  2040 W Main Street, Suite 304, Rapid City, SD 57702-2447
  Phone: 605-394-2510      Fax: 605-394-2509
  Email: dolsdbotp@state.sd.us

PROCEDURES TO REINSTATE LAPSED INDIVIDUAL LICENSE

When the records of a licensee are placed in the retention file by request, for failure to renew, or for lack of correct address, the following procedure is followed:

The maximum holding time for the retention file is three (3) years.  Records are destroyed after three years.  If registration is desired after three years, a new application must be submitted to the Board for approval.

To reinstate the license any time during the 3-year period, the following is required:

1. Complete the 'Application to reinstate expired license'.  You can complete the application online and submit with a credit card OR mail the application with a check or fax your credit card information with a Credit Card Authorization Form found on our website. Reinstatement fee is $180.

2. Complete the online open-book Take Home Exam over South Dakota State Laws found on our website. Answers can be found under our Blue Book (Statutes and Rules).

3. If the business you work for is not currently licensed with our office, complete a Business Application found on our website.

4.Submit a PDH Log by mail, fax or scan and email to dolsdbotp@state.sd.us.  This log can be found on our website.  This indicates that you have completed 30 hours of continuing education during the previous two (2) years from the date of submitting this application to reinstate.