Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- Per application.
Insurance Producer
Renewal fee:
$20
Late renewal fee:
$40
Surplus Lines Broker
Renewal fee:
$100
Late renewal fee:
$200
Managing General Agent
Renewal fee:
$25
Portable Electronics
Renewal fee:
$20
Late renewal fee:
$40
Bail Bonds Producer
Renewal fee:
$0
Bail Bonds Runner
Renewal fee:
$0
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Applications for Other lines of authority will defer to state for approval.
Insurance Producer
CE Required
Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Property, Casualty, Personal Lines, Crop
CE Not Required
Variable Products, Credit
Surplus Lines Broker
CE Not Required
Surplus Lines Broker
Managing General Agent
CE Not Required
Managing General Agent
Portable Electronics
CE Not Required
Portable Electronics
Bail Bonds Producer
CE Not Required
Surety Bail Bonds, Professional Bail Bonds, Property Bail Bonds
Bail Bonds Runner
CE Not Required
Professional Bail Bonds, Property Bail Bonds, Surety Bail Bonds
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit renewal application for individuals electronically.
- Submit renewals for surplus lines for individuals.
- Late renew through NIPR's Resident License Renewal Application.
- Print license electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit partial renewals.
Business Rules
Applicant must provide a valid business email address.
Resident Surplus Lines Broker applicants must actively hold BOTH single lines of Insurance Producer Property and Casualty on the Producer Database.
Bail Bond Producers and Bail Bond Runners are required to submit an annual financial statement and annual list of forfeitures of bonds by April 30 to the South Dakota Division of Insurance.
Managing General Agent renewal applicants must have an active Insurance Producer license on the Producer Database.
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.
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.
Portable Electronics - Applicants must submit required documentation as required by South Dakota. Please visit Division of Insurance Forms for more information.
Bail Bonds Producer and Bail Bonds Runner - Applicants must submit fingerprint-based background check and required documentation as required by South Dakota. Please visit Division of Insurance Forms for more information.
Renewal Periods
Insurance Producer
Renewal period
Starts: 90 days prior to license expiration date Ends: Last day of birth month biannually.
Reinstatement period
Starts: Day after expiration date. Ends: One (1) year past expiration date.
Surplus Lines Broker
Renewal period
Starts: 90 days prior to license expiration date Ends: Last day of birth month biannually.
Reinstatement period
Starts: Day after expiration date. Ends: One (1) year past expiration date.
Managing General Agent
Renewal period
Starts: 90 days prior to license expiration date Ends: July 1st annually
Portable Electronics
Renewal period
Renewal Period Begins: 90 days prior to license expiration date. Renewal Period Ends: July 1 annually
Late renewal period
Late Renewal Period Begins: Day after expiration date. Late Renewal Period Ends: One (1) year past expiration date.
Bail Bonds Producer
Renewal period
Starts: 90 days prior to license expiration date Ends: May 1st annually
Bail Bonds Runner
Renewal period
Renewal Period Begins: 90 days prior to license expiration date Renewal Period Ends: May 1st annually
Continuing Education
NIPR verifies compliance with the state's CE requirement prior to allowing submission of a renewal application. You may select your resident state on the following link: Verify My CE to view your CE transcript and determine whether the state has updated your status to compliant in their system and on what date. It generally takes up to 72 hours from the compliance date for the status to be updated in our system.
The following license classes/lines of authority must be CE compliant:
Insurance Producer
- Life
- Accident & Health or Sickness
- Property
- Casualty
- Personal Lines
- Crop
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
Learn more about state-specific licensing requirements and associate fees to ensure you have all the necessary information for compliance.