Food and Lodging Licensure and Codes
PLEASE NOTE:
Effective July 1, 2026, paper applications will no longer be accepted. All applications must be submitted through the online system.
Food Service Licensure & Codes
License your food service business with this step-by-step guide.
Lodging Licensure & Codes
License your lodging establishment with this step-by-step guide.
Campground Licensure & Codes
License your campground with this step-by-step guide.
Temporary Food Service Requirements
Learn the requirements of temporary food service and apply for a license.
Mobile Food Service Requirements
Review the guidelines for mobile food services.
Food Service Manager Training
Attend food service courses to become a certified manager.
The South Dakota Department of health protects South Dakota's residents from sanitation and safety hazards by licensing food service businesses, lodging establishments, and campgrounds.
Find the appropriate facility type for step-by-step licensing information and application forms to license a food service business, lodging establishment, or campground in South Dakota.