Direct answer
The responsible authority is South Dakota Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
South Dakota source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | South Dakota Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | South Dakota official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Use the expiration shown in the individual record |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the official expiration date. |
| Continuing competence | No blanket RN/LPN CE-hour total is stated here without a current Board source; follow credential-specific attestations and APRN requirements. |
| Fees | Confirm the amount in the Board renewal portal. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | (605) 362-2760 |
| Physical location | 4305 S. Louise Avenue, Suite 201, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3115 |
| Mailing address | 4305 S. Louise Avenue, Suite 201, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3115 |
| Primary official domains | doh.sd.gov, www.sdbon.org |
For South Dakota, 4 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
South Dakota Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. Do not confuse the nursing Board with the Nursing Facility Administrators Board.
4305 S. Louise Avenue, Suite 201, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3115Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | South Dakota License Verification | Use the reviewed South Dakota primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live South Dakota result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | South Dakota Renewal Portal | South Dakota renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew before the official expiration date. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | South Dakota rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: No blanket RN/LPN CE-hour total is stated here without a current Board source; follow credential-specific attestations and APRN requirements. |
| Apply by endorsement | South Dakota Licensure Applications | The South Dakota destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. For South Dakota, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | South Dakota Renewal Portal | Authenticated South Dakota transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: doh.sd.gov, www.sdbon.org. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in South Dakota. For South Dakota, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | South Dakota Board of Nursing | For South Dakota, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (605) 362-2760 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the South Dakota authority remains the source for local requirements. South Dakota is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains South Dakota or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. |
Complete official task destinations
South Dakota license verification ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026South Dakota licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026South Dakota Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the South Dakota status recorded as Compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through South Dakota Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a South Dakota license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local South Dakota source remains South Dakota official license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside South Dakota official license verification for South Dakota; follow South Dakota Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in South Dakota?
South Dakota Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(605) 362-2760
Is there a separate mailing address?
4305 S. Louise Avenue, Suite 201, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-3115
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.