South Dakota Contractor & Trade License Requirements

South Dakota does not require a statewide license for general contractors, HVAC technicians, or roofing contractors. Only electricians and plumbers are licensed at the state level, through the South Dakota Electrical Commission and the South Dakota Plumbing Commission respectively (both under the Department of Labor and Regulation). All contractors performing construction services must obtain a Contractor's Excise Tax License from the Department of Revenue. Many cities and counties have their own local contractor registration requirements.