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South Dakota Personal Lines license exam prep

South Dakota Personal Lines Insurance Practice Test 2026

Practice the exam South Dakota uses, from general personal lines knowledge to South Dakota's own insurance law. Every answer quotes the statute behind it.

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What the South Dakota exam tests

General Insurance Principles, plus South Dakota's own insurance law.

South Dakota requirement to pass

100 scored questions. The time limit and passing score are set by South Dakota; check the candidate handbook.

Last verified September 2026 · Insurance Supplement - Examination Content Outlines

South Dakota

Personal Lines

Questions on the real exam
100 scored questions
Who runs the exam
Pearson VUE, an independent testing company
Exam fee
$85 listed (the exact fee depends on the exam you take)
State license fee
$25 listed (it depends on the license type), paid to the South Dakota Department of Insurance
Pre-licensing education
Property & Casualty: not required

From South Dakota's published exam materials.

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Coverage62%
Accuracy78%
Test Performance71%
Memory66%
Speed84%
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About the South Dakota Personal Lines exam

Personal Lines is a narrower license for selling coverage to individuals and families: personal auto, homeowners and umbrella liability. Not every state offers it as a separate exam, so the states below are the ones we cover.

What it covers

  • Homeowners and residential property coverage
  • Personal auto and umbrella liability
  • Cancellation, nonrenewal and notice rules
  • Your state's personal lines regulations

Who takes it

Agents who sell only to individuals and households, such as captive agents at personal lines carriers.

Frequently asked questions

South Dakota's published content outline lists 100 scored questions. Exams also include a few unscored pretest questions.

The passing score is set by South Dakota. Most states use 70%, but check the South Dakota candidate handbook from the testing vendor for the exact figure.

South Dakota uses Pearson VUE, an independent testing company that schedules and runs licensing exams. Its candidate handbook explains how to register and what to bring.

The testing company lists an exam fee of $85, paid when you register; the exact amount depends on which exam you take. The South Dakota Department of Insurance lists $25 for the license itself, which depends on the license type. Fees can change, so confirm them when you book.

Property & Casualty: not required. Confirm the current rule with the South Dakota Department of Insurance before you register, because requirements change.

Retake rules come from South Dakota and its testing vendor: you pay the fee again and, in some cases, wait a set number of days. Check the South Dakota candidate handbook from the testing vendor for the exact figure.

Passing is one step. You then apply for the license through the South Dakota Department of Insurance, usually with a background check and a fee.

Yes. Each state writes its own version, combining general personal lines knowledge with South Dakota insurance law.

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