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A nonresident of South Dakota who is licensed or certified to appraise real estate in his or her state of domicile must obtain a temporary permit prior to performing an appraisal of real estate in South Dakota. This can be accomplished upon submitting for each assignment:
- A completed Non-Resident Appraiser Application for Temporary Practice form (in Adobe .pdf format*).
- $150.00 Temporary Practice Fee. (Please make check payable to Appraiser Certification Program.)
- Copy of the contract for the appraisal work to be completed.
Mail the above to:
Appraiser Certification Program
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
308 South Pierre Street
Pierre, SD 57501
See Administrative Rules of South Dakota 20:14 and South Dakota Codified Law 36-21B for more information.
Note: Out-of-State Appraisers may be required to apply for a South Dakota Sales Tax License. Please call the South Dakota Department of Revenue at 800.829.9188 or e-mail them at bustax@state.sd.us to request a sales tax application.
Questions and Answers About Temporary Practice in South Dakota
Can a copy of the temporary practice permit be faxed to the applicant upon issuance?
Yes, upon request by the applicant. Contact us using the information below to submit your request.
If the forms are incomplete or improperly completed will South Dakota issue the temporary permit?
No. Forms must be properly completed.
Is the temporary permit issued limited to the performance of the appraisal work required by the contract submitted with the application?
Yes. The three items mentioned above need to be submitted for each appraisal assignment for which a temporary permit is needed.
When does the temporary permit expire?
The temporary permit expires upon completion of the appraisal work required by the contract for appraisal service or six months, whichever occurs first.
Can an extension for the temporary permit be requested?
Yes. The request must be made in writing. (See contact information below.) Each request is considered on an individual basis and will only be granted for a valid reason.
Am I required to be familiar and abide by South Dakota rules and laws regarding appraisers?
Yes. Visit our Laws and Regulations Web page or contact us for a free copy.
Executive Director, Sherry Bren
South Dakota Appraiser Certification Program
308 South Pierre Street
Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: 605.773.4608
Fax: 605.773.5405
e-mail: appraisercertification@state.sd.us
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700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Tel. 605.773.3101
Fax. 605.773.6184
