Reactivate Inactive License

An APRN may request reactivation of a license that was voluntarily placed on Inactive Status. 

Complete and submit the APRN Reactivation Application

Instructions

• You must hold an active South Dakota RN license or an active multi-state compact RN license. 
  • South Dakota belongs to the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). 
    • If you are declaring South Dakota as your primary state of residence and if you were originally licensed as an RN in South Dakota prior to July 2006 - you must complete a Criminal Background Check (CBC).  All NLC states require applicants to complete a CBC to be issued a multistate license at the time of initial nurse licensure. If you were originally licensed in South Dakota prior to July 2006, you did not complete a CBC and are required to complete the CBC. Email the Board office or call 605-362-2760 to request a CBC packet be mailed to you.
  • If you have a multi-state compact license issued by another state, and it is not active, contact that state’s Board of Nursing to complete requirements for reactivate or reinstate your RN license.
• The application includes the Employment Verification Form, this form must be completed to verify current nursing practice of at least 140 hours in a 12-month period or 480 hours in preceding 6 years.
• Submit the required fee listed on the application.