Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals

Renewal Information

CAC, CPS, and LAC Renewal Information - NOW OPEN

The online renewal system opens on October 1st and closes at midnight on November 30th. You must renew your license by November 30, 2025 or your certification/license will automatically expire.

CAC, CPS, and LAC Renewal: TO DO

Before starting your renewal, you must have the following items ready to complete your renewal:

1. Your last name as it appears on your license
   • If you are unsure, please check dss.sd.gov/licensingboards/bapp/verification.aspx
2. Your Certificate/License Number
3. The last four of your social security number
4. A credit or debit card
   • The online system accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express cards
   • Fee Schedule
5. Your continuing education requirements
   • If you aren’t sure how many hours you need, please refer to our continuing professional training page
   • Read the Renewal FAQ prior to starting your renewal

To complete the renewal of your certification/license online:

1. Click on your certificate/license type
2. Enter your last name, your certificate/license number, and last four of your SSN
3. Complete the Online Renewal Form
   • Refer to the Renewal FAQ if any questions arise
4. Submit the renewal fee
5. Confirmation of your renewal and receipt will be sent to the email address provided during the renewal process

Online Renewal Links:

• CAC online renewal
• LAC online renewal
• CPS online renewal
• *Dual credential licensees (CAC/CPS or LAC/CPS), please contact the Board’s office at 605.224.1721 regarding the renewal process.

Licensees may inactivate their LAC, CAC, or CPS during the renewal period. An inactivate certificate or license expires four years after the date of issuance. A practitioner may apply to reactivate their license or certificate at any time within the four-year inactive period. To reactivate a license or certificate, the practitioner must apply, pay the required renewal fee, and provide proof of at least forty hours of continuing education in the two-year period immediately preceding the application.

• Application to Inactivate License or Certificate
• Application to Reactivate License or Certificate
• IC&RC International Certificate Application
• The IC&RC International Certificate is an addiction certificate available to certified or licensed practitioners holding a reciprocal credential (CAC, LAC, or CPS). A practitioner certified or licensed at a reciprocal level may receive an international certificate at the time of their renewal of their South Dakota certificate or license. To receive an international certificate, please complete the Board’s IC&RC Certificate Application and return it to the Board’s office with the appropriate fee.

Trainee Renewal Information

Addiction Counselor Trainees (ACT) and Prevention Specialist Trainees (PST) must renew their Trainee Recognition status annually with the Board. Trainee status is issued for one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed four times, for a total of five years as a trainee. Requirements for certification for licensure must be completed within a trainee’s five-year end date.

Please refer to the Online Renewal Links below to access the online trainee renewals. Paper forms are available. Please note that submitting a paper renewal form may cause a delay in the processing of your renewal. Prior to logging into the online renewal system, ensure you have your certificate number and a valid credit or debit card available. Credit or debit card payments are only available through online renewal.

• ACT online renewal
• PST online renewal
• Trainee Paper Renewal Application
• Trainee Renewal FAQ