What is the minimum age to sell/serve alcohol in South Dakota?
The minimum age to sell and serve alcohol in South Dakota is 18.
The South Dakota Department of Revenue
The agency that handles South Dakota liquor licensing and/or bartender licensing rules and regulations in South Dakota is The South Dakota Department of Revenue. The contact information for The South Dakota Department of Revenue is listed below. You can contact them to verify that online server certification (bartender license) can be obtained in South Dakota. We have also listed that information where applicable.The South Dakota Department of Revenue
Telephone: (605) 773-3311
Website: https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/taxes/alcohol/
Bartending License, alcohol training program certificate regulations for sellers and servers in South Dakota
- SD Dram Shop Laws: No
- SD Happy Hour Laws: The State of South Dakota does not have state-wide Happy Hour Prohibitions. Such laws may exist in your city or county. Check with your local jurisdiction for any restrictions.

This Rserving® South Dakota Responsible Serving® of Alcohol Course has been approved by the SD Department of Revenue for servers and bartenders to learn the basics of responsible alcohol service and get their South Dakota alcohol server / seller certification. This South Dakota online server / seller training course teaches you how to prevent drunk driving and underage drinking. In the event of a violations, reduced penalties will be assessed if the bartender or server in question is certified prior to the violation.
