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South Dakota Board of Technical Professions

Forms & Applications

NOTE: In accordance with Administrative Rule 20:38:29:06, applications not completed within six months of receipt or if denied by the board for any reason will expire and be destroyed.

Architects

Engineers

Landscape Architects

Land Surveyors

Petroleum Release Services

Applications

Business Application

Business Reinstatement Application*

Reactivate License from Inactive Status

Reinstate Expired License

Renewals – See License Renewal

Miscellaneous Forms

(Adobe PDF)

Business Certificate of Authorization* - Please see our Business Licenses web page

Change of Address form

Exam Reference form

Comity Reference form

Credit Card Authorization form

Professional Development Hours (PDH) Log

Other Documents

Certified Land Corner Record - Please see our Land Surveyors web page.

Cross Index Plat - Please see our Land Surveyors web page.

*Any business entity which offers and provides professional services located in South Dakota should also contact the Secretary of State office to inquire if a certificate of authorization is required through that office as well.

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.