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South Dakota subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in South Dakota, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in South Dakota
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State-issued contractor license or registration.
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage.
Certificate showing workers' comp for the sub's employees. Who must carry it depends on the state and the number of employees.
Used to report what you pay the sub on Form 1099-NEC. For payments made in 2026 or later the IRS reporting threshold is $2,000 (it was $600).
Some owners and contracts require it, and some states require it on public projects.
Public owners require one on larger public contracts; the threshold depends on the owner and the state.
Often required with a bid on public work; it backs the bidder's promise to sign the contract at the bid price.
The bond the state requires for a contractor's license or registration; ask the sub for a copy.
South Dakota requires contractor licensing for work over $10,000. Licensing handled by SD Contractors Board.
South Dakota is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
Bond required with license application
- SDCB: South Dakota Contractors Board
- SDDOL: South Dakota Dept of Labor and Regulation
Summary for South Dakota
License required for work over $10,000. Federal OSHA applies.
Track all of this automatically in South Dakota
TradeGuard asks each sub for these documents through an upload link and shows what's missing for South Dakota, with alerts before anything expires.
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South Dakota compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in South Dakota?+
South Dakota requires contractor licensing for work over $10,000. Licensing handled by SD Contractors Board.
Does South Dakota follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
South Dakota is covered by federal OSHA. Subcontractors on active job sites are typically expected to carry OSHA 10/30 training.
Is a surety bond required for contractors in South Dakota?+
Yes. Bond required with license application
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant South Dakota agencies before relying on them.