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IMLC Licensing in South Dakota

South Dakota fully participates in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), enabling physicians and nurses to get licensed faster. We handle the entire process for you.

Requirements to Apply in South Dakota

Hold an unrestricted license in a valid State of Principal Licensure (SPL)

Submit fingerprint-based background checks via the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

Have no current or pending disciplinary actions or investigations

Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

Estimated Timeline

Licensure through the IMLC in South Dakota usually takes 2–4 weeks once documentation and background checks are complete.

South Dakota is a fully participating IMLC state. Physicians and nurses who qualify can apply through the compact and skip the traditional licensing process entirely.

White Glove IMLC manages everything for you — verifying SPL eligibility, coordinating fingerprinting, preparing documentation, and working directly with the South Dakota licensing board. Our team ensures fast, accurate, and stress-free results.

If you're planning to serve rural communities or telehealth patients across the Midwest, we’ll help you get licensed in South Dakota with confidence.

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