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South Dakota Board of Technical Professions
The South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (SDBTP) is a regulatory board charged with licensing and regulating the professional practice of architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, and petroleum release services for the purpose of safeguarding public health, safety, and welfare in the State of South Dakota. A person must be licensed by the Board before being permitted to offer and provide these professional services on projects located within the State of South Dakota.
Primary responsibilities of the Board include:
- Reviewing applications
- Administering examinations
- Enrolling interns
- Licensing qualified professionals
- Communicating with licensees and the public regarding the laws, rules, and professional standards of practice of these professions
- Investigating complaints
- Conducting disciplinary proceedings where appropriate
- Restricting or revoking licenses when generally accepted standards of practice or conduct are not met
- Encouraging continuing professional development for those who practice the professions
The Board is self supporting and generates its revenues from fees charged to applicants and licensees. The Board meetings are open to the public, with meeting agendas and minutes posted on this website after they have been prepared and approved.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is provided as a courtesy to applicants and licensees. Reference should be made to South Dakota Codified Law (SDCL) and Administrative Rules of South Dakota (ARSD) [which are duplicated in the Blue Book provided on this website in Adobe PDF format] for the most recent, complete and official information available. The SDBTP is not liable for any inaccurate or non-current information nor any sites linked to from this website.
Contact Us
Our office is appointment only. Please call in advance to schedule an appointment.
Contact the Board of Technical Professions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m Mountain Time.
2525 W. Main St., Suite 211
Rapid City, SD 57702
Phone: 605.394.2510
Fax: 605.394.2509
Email: sdbtp@state.sd.usStaff
Jodi Aumer, Executive Director
Carrie Kerr, Program Assistant
Kimberly Haibeck, Senior Secretary