CPA License Renewal in South Dakota (2026)

CPA license renewal in South Dakota is handled by the South Dakota Board of Accountancy, which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s 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 CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Active CPA certificates renew annually. The renewal application and fee must be received or postmarked by August 1 (online submissions by 11:59 p.m. Central on August 1). The CPE reporting period runs July 1 to June 30, assessed each year at renewal on a rolling three-year basis.
CE hours required	120 hours
Renewal fee	$50.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	Board online portal shows licensee's reported CPE hours (no CE Broker)
Governing body	South Dakota Board of Accountancy

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Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in South Dakota

120 CPE hours required over a rolling three-year period (assessed each June 30: current year plus prior two years must total at least 120), with a minimum of 20 hours reported each year. No ethics CPE requirement and no state-specific ethics exam for renewal. Self-study/nano courses must be from a NASBA-approved provider; for those in public practice, no more than 24 hours of behavioral/motivational courses count per reporting period. A one-time 90-day extension is available if minimums fall short.

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How to renew your CPA license in South Dakota

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the South Dakota Board of Accountancy portal.
Complete the required 120 CE hours and confirm they appear in Board online portal shows licensee's reported CPE hours (no CE Broker).
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal cycle is annual (not the rolling 3-year CPE window). Per ARSD 20:75:03:12, the on-time active-certificate renewal fee is $50; a late renewal is $100 total (i.e., an extra $50 penalty over the $50 base) — late_fee_usd here is the incremental $50 penalty. CPE is reported via the annual renewal even though the 120-hour requirement spans 3 rolling years. Inactive certificates renew separately at $50/$100 (ARSD 20:75:03:13). This covers individual active CPA certificate renewal only, not firm permits or initial certification. Renewal-page WebFetch did not render fees; fees verified via the official codified rule on Cornell LII.

CPA license renewal in South Dakota: frequently asked questions

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

South Dakota CPA licenses renew every 12 months. Active CPA certificates renew annually. The renewal application and fee must be received or postmarked by August 1 (online submissions by 11:59 p.m. Central on August 1). The CPE reporting period runs July 1 to June 30, assessed each year at renewal on a rolling three-year basis.

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

Approximately 120 continuing-education hours per cycle. 120 CPE hours required over a rolling three-year period (assessed each June 30: current year plus prior two years must total at least 120), with a minimum of 20 hours reported each year. No ethics CPE requirement and no state-specific ethics exam for renewal. Self-study/nano courses must be from a NASBA-approved provider; for those in public practice, no more than 24 hours of behavioral/motivational courses count per reporting period. A one-time 90-day extension is available if minimums fall short. Confirm the current requirement with the South Dakota Board of Accountancy.

Can I renew my South Dakota CPA license online?

Yes — South Dakota offers online renewal through the South Dakota Board of Accountancy. Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the South Dakota Board of Accountancy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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