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South Dakota Concealed Carry Permit Fee Calculator

A concealed carry permit in South Dakota costs $0 for the initial application through the county sheriff, is valid 5 years, and renews for $0. South Dakota is a permitless-carry state, so the permit is optional — most people get one anyway for out-of-state reciprocity and faster background checks.

Verified against official South Dakota sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
  • Renewal (billed $0 every 5 years)
    Shown as per-year average
    $0.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • South Dakota eliminated every permit fee in 2022. The only real cost is the private training class for the enhanced tier (~$100).

What determines permit cost in South Dakota?

  • Initial application ($0)
  • Renewal every 5 years ($0)
  • Issuing authority: County sheriff
  • Optional — permitless carry state

Frequently asked questions

How much does a concealed carry permit cost in South Dakota?

The initial application costs $0 (All permit tiers are FREE since July 2022 (SB 212) — the state even covers the FBI fingerprint check for enhanced permits), paid to the county sheriff. Renewal is $0 every 5 years.

Is South Dakota a permitless carry state?

Yes — eligible adults can carry concealed without a permit in South Dakota. The permit is optional, but many residents still get one for reciprocity when traveling to other states and to streamline firearm purchases.

How long is a South Dakota carry permit valid?

5 years. Renewing costs $0 — renew before expiration to avoid reapplying as a new applicant.

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Official South Dakota resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

sdsos.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.