South Dakota Insurance Adjuster Licensing
South Dakota does not license insurance adjusters. For South Dakota residents wanting to become a licensed independent adjuster, a nonresident Designated Home State (DHS) License can be obtained from Texas. We have the courses you need to fulfill your licensing requirements.
Applicable Training Courses
The Texas All-Lines Pre-Licensing Course will prepare you to become licensed in Texas and all the states that offer reciprocity. Click here to learn more and register for this course.

FAQ
Q. What Should I Do To Become a South Dakota Insurance Adjuster?
A. Get a Texas All-Lines Insurance Adjusters License with Texas as your “Designated Home State”. Since there is no such thing as a South Dakota Insurance Adjuster License, you should get a license in a state such as Texas that allows you to get a “Designated Home State” license if you are from a state that offers no licensing.
Q. How do I become licensed in the state of Texas?
A. Here are the steps you need to take:
- Complete the Texas All-Lines Pre-Licensing Class
- Get fingerprints to submit with your application.
- Complete the Texas application choosing Texas as your “Designated Home State”.
- Submit the application to state with:
- State Fee: $50
- Class Completion Certificate from our online course
- Fingerprint Receipt
- Completed Application (See How To Fill Out License Application)
Q. How do I contact the South Dakota Division of Insurance?
A. Their contact info is as follows:
- By Mail: Division of Insurance, South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, 124 South Euclid Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pierre, SD 57501
- By Phone: 605-773-3563
- Online: https://dlr.sd.gov/insurance/
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