Find the South Dakota architect license search, check a credential, and find renewal and out-of-state application resources.
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The board has announced an online-system outage for October 15–21, 2026 during its platform upgrade. Check the board’s current notice or contact its office if the roster or renewal service is unavailable. [source]
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Match the name or license number. Check status, expiration, and any restrictions shown.
South Dakota architect license roster Covers: Choose architect under Profession; engineering interns, surveyors and landscape architects are separate.02 / Official confirmation
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A public search may be enough for a status check. Another board or employer may require a verification sent directly by the issuer.
Individual licenses renew for two-year periods. Use the expiration on your license record for the exact deadline. [source]
Renewal fee
Standard individual renewal: $80 for two years. Inactive status is $40 and retired status is $10 for two years; late renewal and reinstatement have separate charges. [source]
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