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South Dakota Board of Technical Professions

Comity/Reciprocity

Licensure by Comity/Reciprocity

Refer to the Blue Book(covering Administrative Rule of South Dakota (ARSD) 20:38:34) for specific information regarding comity licensure requirements.

Log in to complete Comity/Reciprocity Application

Professional Development Hours (PDH) Submission Requirement

As part of the license renewal or reinstatement process with the South Dakota Board of Technical Professions (SDBTP), all licensees are required to submit documentation of their Professional Development Hours (PDH).

PDH Submission Guidelines:

• A minimum of 30 PDH must be earned during the two-year (biennial) period immediately preceding the renewal or reinstatement application.
Of the 30 PDH:


• At least 20 hours must be in technical subjects directly related to the licensee’s professional discipline.
• Up to 10 hours may be in professional management subjects, such as ethics, business practices, or quality management.
• PDH documentation must be submitted in a log format and saved as a PDF file.
• of completion should not be mailed to the Board. Physical submissions will not be accepted.
• Licensees must certify the accuracy of their PDH log under penalty of perjury.
• If selected for audit, supporting documentation must be submitted within 30 calendar days of notification.