Psychologists · South Dakota · Continuing education
South Dakota Psychologist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Psychologist: 1.5 CEUs every year; renewal by June 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Dakota Psychologist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 1.5CEUs
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jun 30
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By June 30
- Accepted credit
- Activities related to the practice of psychology that improve or maintain professional skills or refresh knowledge of governing laws, rules or ethical standards (1 CEU = 10 contact hours); the board does not name specific providers
- Renewal fee
- $300
- New licensees
- Licensees initially licensed after the first day of the annual licensure period are exempt for that period.
- Audits & records
- Written CE report with each renewal, attaching provider certificates (except reading); keep originals for five years.
Good to know. 1.5 CEUs (15 contact hours) per annual licensure period July 1 - June 30. Independent professional reading max 5 contact hours per year. No mandatory topics in the rule.
Source: sdlegislature.gov · ARSD 20:60:10:01-20:60:10:04; ARSD 20:60:05:04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How do I verify a psychologist license in South Dakota?
Use the license lookup of the South Dakota Board of Examiners of Psychologists (doh.sd.gov); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
How many CE hours do psychologists need in South Dakota?
1.5 CEUs every year.
When is the renewal deadline for psychologists in South Dakota?
Licenses renew by June 30 (1 year cycle).