Verified October 10, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What podiatrists miss in South Dakota
- The application must be signed and notarized.
- The DOH page still says to order NBPME scores with an FPMB disciplinary search; scores now go through Meazure Learning.
Can a podiatrist licensed elsewhere get a South Dakota license by endorsement?
The board may license podiatrists of other states that maintain requirements equal to South Dakota's, for an application fee of up to $500.
- Endorsement under the podiatry act
- Board: South Dakota Board of Podiatry Examiners
Citation: SDCL 36-8-12
How much residency does South Dakota require?
A one-year CPME-approved residency or preceptorship, for graduates after July 1, 1995.
- 1 year of residency
Citation: SDCL 36-8-8(3)
Which APMLE parts does South Dakota require?
Parts I, II and III. Part III may be waived for graduates before January 1, 2001 with 5 continuous years of licensed practice in another state.
- APMLE Part III required
Does South Dakota give its own exam?
The statute requires only the NBPME examination.
- No state exam
Citation: SDCL 36-8-8
What does a South Dakota podiatry license cover?
The statute covers the human foot, its governing and related structures and soft tissues inserting into the foot; it does not name the ankle.
Citation: SDCL 36-8-1
Where does South Dakota stand on the podiatric compact?
- No compact law
What does a South Dakota podiatry license cost?
- Application: $500 (DOH, read 2026-10-10)
Citation: SDCL 36-8-9; DOH licensing requirements page
How often does a South Dakota license renew?
Annual renewal (fee capped at $500); CE is reported every two years in hours set by rule.
- Renews every year
Citation: SDCL 36-8-15, 36-8-23
Licensing in South Dakota?
We prepare every supporting document and a question-by-question guide, request the FPMB disciplinary report, CPME residency verification and other boards' verifications, and track the file to a decision; you sign every oath and sit every exam. A license by endorsement is $799 per state, or $899 for a full application.