After a real estate license expires in South Dakota, how long does a licensee have to reinstate it without penalty?

In South Dakota, once a real estate license has expired, there is no grace period for reinstatement without penalty. This means that the licensee must renew their license before the expiration date to avoid any lapse in their ability to practice real estate. If the license has expired, the individual is required to complete the necessary steps to reinstate it, which typically involves paying any applicable fees and possibly taking continuing education courses, depending on how long the license has been expired. The absence of a "free" reinstatement period emphasizes the importance of timely renewal to maintain continuous licensure in the real estate profession.