Marriage & Family Therapists · South Dakota · Continuing education
South Dakota MFT CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LMFT40 hours every 2 years, including 4 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by November 30 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Dakota LMFT CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Nov 30, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By November 30 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Programs accredited, approved or presented by AAMFT, American Association of Social Workers, AMA, APA, CRCC, Joint Commission, NBCC, SD Association/Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals, SD Board of Examiners for Psychologists, SD Board of Social Work Examiners, SD Corrections Association, SD Counseling Association, SD Departments of Human Services and Social Services, and other states' counselor or MFT boards (or their state affiliates); others on request. Academic semester credit = 15 hours, quarter credit = 10. In-house programs max 8 hours; presentations/first-author publications max 10 hours each.
- Renewal fee
- $225
- New licensees
- Hours are prorated in six-month increments for licensees first licensed during a cycle.
- Audits & records
- Verify CE under penalty of perjury at renewal; keep certificates 4 years after renewal; details on request if audited.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawMarriage and family ethics | 4 | every renewal |
Good to know. CE cycle runs December 1 of an even year to November 30 of the next even year. Courses may not be repeated in consecutive cycles.
Source: sdlegislature.gov · ARSD 20:71:06:20-26 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How much does a marriage & family therapist license renewal cost in South Dakota?
$225 per renewal, as listed by the board.
How many CE hours do marriage & family therapists need in South Dakota?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a marriage & family therapist license in South Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the South Dakota Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists (dss.sd.gov/licensingboards); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE topics are mandatory for marriage & family therapists in South Dakota?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 4 h (every renewal).
When is the renewal deadline for marriage & family therapists in South Dakota?
Licenses renew by November 30 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).