Board of Podiatry Examiners Licensing Requirements

Find a step-by-step guide for applying for podiatrist licensure in South Dakota through the Board of Podiatry Examiners.

  1. Apply

    Fill out and mail an application that is signed and notarized.

  2. Fees

    Send your application fee to the Board office with your application. Fee is $500.

    See Fee Details

  3. Medical Transcripts

    Order Podiatric Medical Transcripts and send directly to the Board office via mail or email.

  4. Standardized Examinations

    Order national standardized examinations, parts I, II, and, if applicable, part III of the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners as well as a Disciplinary Action Search from fpmb.org

  5. Verification of Residency

    Fill out verification form for Podiatric Residency or proof of completing this requirement in another state.

  6. Verify Licensure in Other States

    Verify licensure from each state you hold or have held licensure in. You may complete our form or submit your own form if it contains the same information. You must submit directly to our office via mail or email.

The Podiatry Board’s main goal is the protection of the public by regulating the professionals it licenses. The American Podiatric Medical Association is an organization that promotes the profession of podiatry.

Score reports may be ordered from The Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards. Please visit fpmb.org to order your score reports. Please also order a “disciplinary report” to be sent with your score reports.