Barber License Renewal in South Dakota (2026)

Barber license renewal in South Dakota is handled by the South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners, which requires Barbers to renew every 12 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

South Dakota Barber renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Barber certificates of registration are renewed annually. Under SDCL 36-14-22, a registered barber must renew on or before July 1 each year, and the certificate expires on June 30 if not renewed. The DLR barber page states all barber (and barbershop) licenses must be renewed each year by June 30.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	$75.00
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners

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Continuing-education requirements for Barbers in South Dakota

No continuing education is required to renew a standard South Dakota barber certificate of registration. Neither the barber statute (SDCL 36-14) nor the board's administrative rules (ARSD 20:39) impose any CE requirement, and the board's licensing page states there is no ongoing education requirement for barbers during the licensing period.

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How to renew your Barber license in South Dakota

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Annual renewal fee is $75 per ARSD 20:39:05:01. If a certificate has lapsed, restoration costs $15 plus a $12 penalty for each expired year plus the annual license fee (this $12/year penalty is the effective late charge). Under SDCL 36-14-25, a lapsed certificate can be restored within three years by paying the restoration fee; if expired three or more years, the applicant must retake the practical and written exams. South Dakota barbers are regulated by a dedicated Board of Barber Examiners — separate from the South Dakota Cosmetology Commission. Renewal appears to be paper/mail-based via forms on the board's Forms page; no online renewal portal is indicated for barbers (unlike the separate Cosmetology Commission). Some third-party sites state barbers renew by their birthday, but the official statute/rules and the DLR page specify the June 30 annual expiration.

Barber license renewal in South Dakota: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Barber license in South Dakota?

South Dakota Barber licenses renew every 12 months. Barber certificates of registration are renewed annually. Under SDCL 36-14-22, a registered barber must renew on or before July 1 each year, and the certificate expires on June 30 if not renewed. The DLR barber page states all barber (and barbershop) licenses must be renewed each year by June 30.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Barber license in South Dakota?

South Dakota does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Barber license. No continuing education is required to renew a standard South Dakota barber certificate of registration. Neither the barber statute (SDCL 36-14) nor the board's administrative rules (ARSD 20:39) impose any CE requirement, and the board's licensing page states there is no ongoing education requirement for barbers during the licensing period. Confirm the current rule with the South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners.

Can I renew my South Dakota Barber license online?

Check the South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners for the current renewal method.

What happens if I let my South Dakota Barber license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $12 may apply. Contact the South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners promptly if your license has lapsed.

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