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South Dakota Property & Casualty license exam prep

South Dakota Property & Casualty Insurance Practice Test 2026

Practice the exam South Dakota uses, from general property & casualty 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 and Property & Casualty, plus South Dakota's own insurance law.

South Dakota requirement to pass

Property 75, Casualty 75, Combined 130 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

Property & Casualty

Questions on the real exam
Property 75, Casualty 75, Combined 130 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 Property & Casualty exam

The Property & Casualty exam licenses you to sell property and liability coverage: homeowners, commercial property, auto, general liability and workers compensation. The state portion covers the rules your state puts on those lines.

What it covers

  • Property coverages, perils and policy conditions
  • Casualty and liability coverage, including auto and workers compensation
  • Underwriting, rating and claims basics
  • Your state's producer licensing and casualty rules

Who takes it

Agents and brokers licensed to sell property and casualty insurance, including those adding it to a life and health license.

Frequently asked questions

South Dakota's published content outline lists Property 75, Casualty 75, Combined 130 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 property & casualty knowledge with South Dakota insurance law.

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