Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Per application.
- South Dakota does not charge a fee to amend an existing license.
Business Entity
Fee:
$25
Reinstatement fee:
$25
Managing General Agent
Fee:
$25
Reinstatement fee:
$25
Discount Medical Plan
Application fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Independent Review Organization
Application fee:
$0
Amendment fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$0
Portable Electronics
Application fee:
$30
Reinstatement fee:
$30
Rental Car
Application fee:
$30
Reinstatement fee:
$30
Third Party Administrator Registration
Application fee:
$500
Amendment fee:
$0
Reinstatement fee:
$500
Third Party Administrator Registration
Application fee:
$500
Reinstatement fee:
$500
Travel Retailer
Application fee:
$30
Reinstatement fee:
$30
Utilization Review Organization
Application fee:
$250
Reinstatement fee:
$250
Managed Care Contractor
Application fee:
$250
Reinstatement fee:
$250
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Business Entity
DRLP Required
Lines Held By Employees
Managing General Agent
DRLP Not Required
Lines Held By Employees
Discount Medical Plan
DRLP Not Required
Discount Medical Plan
Independent Review Organization
DRLP Not Required
LTC Independent Review Org
Portable Electronics
DRLP Not Required
Portable Electronics
Rental Car
DRLP Not Required
Rental Car
Third Party Administrator Registration
DRLP Not Required
Third Party Administrator
Third Party Administrator Registration
DRLP Not Required
Third Party Administrator Registration
Travel Retailer
DRLP Required
Travel Retailer
Utilization Review Organization
DRLP Not Required
Utilization Review Organization
Managed Care Contractor
DRLP Not Required
Managed Care Contractor
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit initial license application for business entities electronically.
- Add lines of authority (amend) to an existing active license.
- Reinstate/reapply through NIPR's Resident License Application.
- Print License electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit surplus lines for business entities.
Business Rules
Applicant must provide a valid business email address.
Applicants are not required, as a condition of licensure, to be registered by the South Dakota Secretary of State. Business entities may be required to register with the Secretary of State under their corporation statutes. They may be contacted through the state website.
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions, please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax. All other required documentation must be forwarded directly to the state.
At least one ‘Owner’ must be supplied on the application and ownership percentage must total 100%.
Business entity applicants applying for Managing General Agent must actively hold a Business Entity license prior to applying.
The following license classes may reapply one (1) year after license expiration date:
- Business Entity
- Portable Electronics
The following license classes may reapply the day after expiration date:
- Discount Medical Plan
- Independent Review Organization
- Managed Care Contractor
- Managing General Agent
- Third Party Administrator
- Third Party Administrator Registration
- Utilization Review Organization
Rental Car and Travel Retailer applicants may reapply at anytime if license status reason is Inactive.
Applicants that have a status reason of Voluntary Surrender may reapply at any time.
If applicant's license status reason is Revoked or Suspended, application is not allowed. Please contact the South Dakota Division of Insurance directly at sdinsurance@state.sd.us.
Discount Medical Plan - Applicants must submit required documentation as required by South Dakota Codified Law 58-17E. Please visit Division of Insurance - Company Filings and Forms for more information.
Independent Review Organization - Applicants must submit required documentation. The statutory requirements in support of this application are outlined in South Dakota Administrative Rule 20:06:53 Please visit Division of Insurance - Company Filings and Forms for more information.
Managed Care Contractor - Applicants must submit required documentation as required by South Dakota Codified Law 58-17F. Please visit Division of Insurance - Company Filings and Forms for more information.
Portable Electronics - Applicants must submit required documentation as required by South Dakota Codified Law 58-47-16. Please visit Division of Insurance Forms for more information.
Rental Car – Applicants must submit required documentation as required by South Dakota Codified Law 58-30-201. Please visit Division of Insurance Forms for more information.
Third Party Administrator - Applicants must submit required documentation as required by South Dakota Codified Law 58-29D. Please visit Division of Insurance - Company Filings and Forms for more information.
Third Party Administrator Registration - Applicants must submit required documentation as required by South Dakota Codified Law 58-29D. Please visit Division of Insurance Forms for more information.
Travel Retailer – Applicants must submit required documentation as required by South Dakota Codified Law 58-30-209(15). Please visit Division of Insurance Forms for more information.
Utilization Review Organization - Applicants must submit required documentation. The statutory requirements in support of this application are outlined in South Dakota Codified Law 58-17H.
Please visit Division of Insurance - Company Filings and Forms for more information.
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions, please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax. All other required documentation must be forwarded directly to the state.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Division of Insurance
124 S. Euclid Ave
2nd Floor
Pierre, SD 57501
United States
State overview page
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