Which South Dakota licensing rule applies when a broker associate wants to become a South Dakota responsible broker?

Correct Answer

C) The applicant needs the broker associate-level education, two years active status, exam score of 75, application approval, and a 24-hour Responsible Broker course

The SDREC license-types page lists two years active status and a 24-hour Responsible Broker course for Responsible Broker applicants, along with the exam/application requirements. Source basis: South Dakota Real Estate Commission License Types and Requirements page, checked 2026-04-30: applicants must be at least 18, be a U.S. citizen or South Dakota resident, meet SDCL chapter 36-21A requirements; Broker Associate requires 116-hour prelicensing course, exam score of 75%, and application approval; Responsible Broker requires two years active status and a 24-hour Responsible Broker course.