Cabinet Secretary
Matt Althoff
Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals
Renewal Information
For CAC, LAC, CPS Renewals:
The South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals requires that any certificate or license issued by the Board shall be renewed annually, during the practitioner’s birth month. In even-numbered years, a practitioner renewing their CAC, LAC or CPS status must submit 40* hours of continuing education to the Board during the practitioner’s birth month renewal. For detailed information regarding continuing education, including preapproved sponsors, please visit the Continuing Professional Training page.
*Dually credentialed practitioners (CAC/CPS or LAC/CPS) must submit 60 hours of continuing education.
The Board now requires renewals to be completed online when possible. The online renewal system will open one month prior to your birth month.
Prior to logging into the online renewal system, ensure you have your certificate or license number and a valid credit or debit card available for payment.
Click the link below to your corresponding certification/licensure type to be redirected to the online renewal system:
Paper Renewal Form (for those with a dual credential CAC/CPS or LAC/CPS)
Please complete the application using the fillable form, print, sign and mail to the Board along with the appropriate renewal fee. Renewal application and fee must be received/postmarked by the Board by the last day of your birth month. The paper renewal should only be used as a last resort as it may cause a delay in the processing of your renewal.
- IC&RC International Certificate Application
- The international certificate is an additional certificate available to certified/licensed practitioners holding a reciprocal credential (CAC, LAC, or CPS). A practitioner certified/licensed at a reciprocal level may receive an International Certificate at the time of annual renewal of their BAPP certification/licensure by completing the Board’s 'IC&RC Certificate Application’ and paying the required fee. This is an Adobe PDF application. Please complete the application using the fillable form, print and mail to the Board along with the appropriate fee.
For ACT and PST Renewal:
The South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals requires that any addiction counselor or prevention specialist trainee status issued by the Board be renewed annually during the trainee’s birth month.
The Board requires that all trainee’s complete the renewal online. Prior to logging into the online renewal system, ensure you have your certificate number and a valid credit or debit card available.
Click the link below to your corresponding trainee type to be redirected to the online renewal system:
The online renewal system will open one month prior to your birth month. A paper renewal application is available, but should only be used as a last resort as it may cause a delay in the processing of your trainee status renewal.