Is My Contractor Licensed in South Dakota?

Plumbers in South Dakota

Licensed by: South Dakota Plumbing Commission

The South Dakota Plumbing Commission licenses plumbing contractors, plumbers and apprentices, plus specialty contractors and installers such as sewer and water, water conditioning and on-site wastewater system installers. The Commission publishes downloadable lists of licensed plumbers and specialty licensees, and you can file a complaint with it about a plumber's work.

Look up a license  ·  Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing  ·  2 plumbing companies in South Dakota on 1-800Deals

Electricians in South Dakota

Licensed by: South Dakota Electrical Commission

The South Dakota Electrical Commission licenses all electricians in the state, inspects wiring installations and investigates complaints about electrical work. License types include electrical contractor, journeyman electrician, Class B electrician and apprentice. The Commission does not offer an online license search, so contact it directly to confirm a license.

Source: South Dakota Electrical Commission  ·  2 electricians companies in South Dakota on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in South Dakota

Licensed by: Local city or county licensing

South Dakota's list of state occupational licensing agencies does not include an HVAC or mechanical board. Some cities license this work; for example, the City of Sioux Falls requires a Mechanical Contractors License of all contractors doing mechanical or HVAC work within city limits. Check with the city or county where the work will be done.

Source: Mechanical Contractor - City of Sioux Falls  ·  2 hvac companies in South Dakota on 1-800Deals

Roofers in South Dakota

Licensed by: Local city or county licensing

South Dakota's list of state occupational licensing agencies does not include a roofing board. Some cities license roofers; for example, the City of Sioux Falls requires a Residential Roofing and Repair Contractor license and publishes a list of currently licensed contractors. Check with the city or county where the work will be done.

Source: Contractor Licensing - City of Sioux Falls  ·  1 roofing company in South Dakota on 1-800Deals

Pest control in South Dakota

Licensed by: South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Anyone who applies pesticides for hire in South Dakota must have a commercial pesticide applicator license from the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. You can check an applicator in the department's online applicator search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Pesticide Applicators and Dealers - South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources  ·  3 pest control companies in South Dakota on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in South Dakota

Licensed by: South Dakota Department of Revenue

No state trade license for garage door work appears on South Dakota's list of occupational licensing agencies. Anyone contracting for construction services or the installation or repair of a fixture to real property must hold a South Dakota contractor's excise tax license from the Department of Revenue; this is a tax license, not a skills license. Some cities also license building contractors, so check with your city or county.

Source: Contractor's Excise Tax - South Dakota Department of Revenue  ·  1 garage doors company in South Dakota on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in South Dakota

Licensed by: South Dakota Department of Revenue

No state license for water damage restoration appears on South Dakota's list of occupational licensing agencies. Contractors doing construction or repair work on real property must hold a South Dakota contractor's excise tax license from the Department of Revenue, which is a tax license rather than a skills license. Any plumbing or electrical repairs must be done by the appropriately licensed trade, and some cities license building contractors.

Source: Contractor's Excise Tax - South Dakota Department of Revenue  ·  3 water damage restoration companies in South Dakota on 1-800Deals

Frequently asked questions

Which home-service trades does South Dakota license statewide?

Plumbers are licensed by the South Dakota Plumbing Commission, electricians by the South Dakota Electrical Commission, and commercial pesticide applicators by the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The state's list of occupational licensing agencies does not include a general contractor, HVAC or roofing board, so check with your city or county for those trades.

Can I do my own electrical wiring in South Dakota?

Homeowners may wire their own residence or farmstead under an owner's exemption if they own and live on the property and do the work themselves. You must get an approved homeowner permit before starting, and rough-in and final inspections are required. Work on commercial or rental property must be done by a licensed electrical contractor.

Do South Dakota contractors need any state license for general work?

Anyone contracting for construction services or the installation or repair of a fixture to real property must hold a contractor's excise tax license from the South Dakota Department of Revenue. It is a tax license, not a skills license. Some cities, such as Sioux Falls, separately license building, mechanical and roofing contractors.

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