South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
South Dakota MD license renewal deadline: March 1, 2027
On or before March 1 of the odd-numbered renewal year (online renewal opens 90 days before expiration). Licenses renew every 2 years.
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What you need to renew
No CME required
South Dakota sets no continuing-education requirement for MD license renewal — the renewal itself is still due on time.
What to do next
- Plan my South Dakota MD renewalSee the hours and required topics you still need.
- Read the South Dakota guideEvery requirement explained, with the Board's sources.
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Sources
Last verified against these sources on October 7, 2026.
- South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners: Physicians (MD and DO)
- South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners: FAQs (renewal window)
- SDCL Chapter 36-4 — Physicians and Surgeons
- SDCL 36-4-24.1 — Renewal of license; biennial fee
- SDCL 36-4-24.2 — Forfeiture for failure to renew by March 1 of odd-numbered years
- ARSD Article 20:47 — Physicians and Surgeons (rules)
- ARSD 20:47:03:13 — Renewal of licensure (90 days before expiration; IMLC)
A planning aid from the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners's published rules, not legal advice. Confirm your date and requirements with your Board.