How to get a alarm / low-voltage contractor license in South Dakota
South Dakota alarm / low-voltage contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- SD Electrical Commission - Licensing - skip to Main Navigation - skip to Main Content - skip to Footer # South Dakota Electrical Commission ## Licensing & Renewals ### 2026 Renewals #### We began accepting 2026 license renewals Monday, April 20, 2026.
- Renewals submitted by June 30 with not have a late fee.
- Staff are working to process them as quickly as possible.
- Please do NOT call or email for a status update.
- It pulls resources away from our ability to process renewals.
- Board page: SD Electrical Commission - Licensing
Requirements overview
- South Dakota sets experience, education, and exam rules for alarm / low-voltage contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the South Dakota low-voltage exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
Have LicenseFlo do it
From $79 per event. Text once; we collect photos, assemble the packet, and send a one-tap signature.