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Funeral Director License

Individual professional license under Idaho Code § 54-1109. Mortician practice includes embalming; funeral director practice excludes embalming. Conditional, limited and inactive forms are separately recorded.

Licensing authority: Idaho Board of Morticians / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses · Application information

Licensure through an applicable apprenticeship program under § 67 9412
National Board Exam Arts
Applicable Program
A paid on-the-job program adopted by an Idaho licensing authority, the United States Department of Labor, or a recognized standards recognition entity; the Board must determine applicability.
Examination
The same examination passing score as standard applicants applies.
Other Qualifications
Pay applicable fees and meet all other ordinary criteria unrelated to education and training. No increased education or training requirements may be imposed.
Conversion after successful conditional licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Prior Status
Hold corresponding conditional licensure under § 67-9411(3).
Probation
Successfully complete the conditions imposed for the one-year conditional period. Failure results in revocation and denial of unrestricted licensure.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Endorsement with five years of experience from a jurisdiction with lower requirements
National Board Exam Arts
Education And Age Waiver
Section 54-1109(5) allows this applicant to qualify without the full requirements of subsections (1)-(3).
Experience
At least five consecutive years of licensed experience in that jurisdiction before applying.
Obsolete Jurisprudence
The July 31, 2025 Board minutes state that language requiring a jurisprudence test is obsolete; the statute has not been treated as repealed.
Prior License
Hold a current, valid license in a state or territory with significantly lower requirements.
Proficiency
Pay the license fee and pass any proficiency test the Board requires, including Idaho funeral-service law and rules. The named currently approved examination under IDAPA 24.08.01.150 is retained; an additional unnamed test is an applicant condition, not a separate exam identity.
Endorsement from a jurisdiction with substantially similar requirements
National Board Exam Arts
Board Waiver
Section 54-1109(4) permits the Board to grant licensure without examination; it does not categorically prohibit an examination. Current IDAPA 24.08.01.150 addresses applicants for licensure and identifies the national examination. Any waiver for this applicant is a condition.
Fee
Pay the license fee.
Knowledge Of Idaho Law
Satisfy the Board that the applicant understands Idaho laws and rules relating to funeral service.
Obsolete Law Test
The Board minutes of July 31, 2025 describe the jurisprudence test as obsolete; the statutory knowledge demonstration remains an applicant condition.
Prior License
Hold a current, valid license from a state or territory with substantially similar requirements; provide the issuing board's certified verification and basis of licensure.
Initial licensure by examination
National Board Exam Arts
Application
File the prescribed application, supply qualification documents and pay required fees. The Board may require certified documents; the application is verified under oath under § 54-1113.
College Education
At least 45 semester or 68 quarter hours from an accredited college or university, at least C average; three-fourths of credits in liberal arts, business or science.
Exam Timing
All other statutory qualifications must be satisfied before the examination under § 54-1109(3)(d).
Military Education
Relevant military education, training and service must be accepted toward qualifications under § 67-9404; eligible military applicants receive expedited processing under § 67-9405.
Minimum Age
Idaho Code § 54-1109(1) requires age 21 or older.
Mortuary Education
At least 15 semester credits or equivalent from an ABFSE-accredited mortuary college or Board-approved credits, including the subjects named in § 54-1109(3)(b).
Older Application Instructions
The April 2021 funeral director application still carries an attached law test or prior state examination instructions: NOTE: All materials and supporting documentation must be on file with the Division before you are approved to sit for the Idaho State Based Examination administered by The Conference. The Conference must receive approval from the Board before you are allowed to sit for the Idaho State Based Examination. Following passage of Idaho State Based Examination or the National Based Examination given by The Conference, all applicants must also take and pass the Idaho Law and Rule exam. You will be contacted by the Division to set up the exam date. The current IDAPA 24.08.01.150 defines the approved examination set, while the July 31, 2025 Board minutes call the jurisprudence test obsolete. These older instructions are retained for the applicant; they do not supply an additional currently offered examination.
Training
At least 12 months as an Idaho licensed trainee under a licensed mortician, with participation in at least 25 funeral arrangements and 25 funerals.
Waiver Petition
A waiver or variance may be petitioned for under § 67-9415; it cannot grant an initial license to a person who does not meet statutory initial-license requirements.
Military, veteran or spouse endorsement under § 67 9406
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discipline
Disclose current, pending and subsequent disciplinary proceedings; the Board may withhold, revoke or condition endorsement.
Eligibility
Member of the military, qualifying former member or veteran, or spouse, with current, valid, unrestricted qualifying licensure. Validate military/spousal status and the prior license.
Fees And Exams
The condensed endorsement application cannot require an application fee or taking all or any portion of an examination.
Scope
A broader Idaho scope may result in a limited license, separately recorded, pending additional requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Conversion from inactive to active status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Document completion during the preceding 12 months of continuing education required to renew an active license.
Fee
Pay the difference between the inactive fee and active renewal fee.
Prior Status
Hold the corresponding inactive Idaho license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within five years after failure to renew
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Cancelled License
The corresponding license was cancelled for failure to renew no more than five years ago.
Continuing Education
Provide proof of ten hours of continuing education within the preceding 24 months under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05, subject to applicable statutory exceptions.
Fee
Pay the Chapter 11 reinstatement fee of $250 and applicable amounts due.
Renewal Compliance
Supply documentation of compliance with timely-renewal requirements and other Division reinstatement requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Timely renewal of Funeral Director License
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Ten hours of Board-approved profession-relevant continuing education per biennial cycle under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05; first renewal is exempt. The Board may exempt for hardship or other good cause. Section 67-9416 adds qualifying out-of-state and active-duty exceptions.
Cycle
Chapter 11 licenses are subject to biennial renewal under § 54-1115A. Natural persons renew by their birthday; entities and facilities renew by the original issue-date anniversary under § 67-2614.
Existing License
Hold Funeral Director License.
Military Service
Section 67-2606 preserves qualifying licenses in good standing during service and for six months after discharge, with applicable fee and renewal exemptions.
Renewal
Submit the completed renewal application before expiration, pay the required fee and demonstrate compliance with relevant renewal requirements and amounts due.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Universal licensure under Idaho Code § 67 9409
National Board Exam Arts
Competency
Demonstrate competency by methods determined by the Board and submit the application, supporting materials and the same required background checks.
Exam Discretion
Section 67-9409(4) allows all or a portion of the ordinary examination where the authority administers an examination. The approved NBE requirement is identified by IDAPA 24.08.01.150; applicant-specific credit or waiver is a condition.
No New Jurisprudence Test
The authority shall not establish a jurisprudence examination to demonstrate competency under this route.
Prior License
Current, valid, unrestricted license in another United States state, district or territory.
Scope
The Board may issue a limited license if Idaho scope is broader; requirements cannot exceed the standard licensing process.
Universal work recognition under Idaho Code § 67 9414
National Board Exam Arts
Application
Apply, submit supporting materials, and undergo the same required background checks.
Examination
The same passing score and licensing fee as standard applicants apply.
Experience
At least four years of experience in a United States state, district, territory, or the military where no license was required, in the same profession with similar scope.

Conditional Funeral Director License

One-year conditional licensure authorized by § 67-9411(3), in place of denial based on a relevant criminal conviction.

Licensing authority: Idaho Board of Morticians / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses · Application information

Initial conditional licensure with ordinary examination qualifications
National Board Exam Arts
Criminal Evaluation
The Board evaluates relevance of the prior conviction under § 67-9411(1)-(2).
Ordinary Qualifications
Meet the corresponding ordinary examination-route qualifications under § 54-1109, including education and Idaho resident training; conditional licensure changes the criminal-conviction disposition, not those qualifications.
Probation
The Board may issue conditional licensure for one year. Successful probation leads to unrestricted licensure; failure leads to revocation and denial.
Conditional military endorsement
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Criminal Evaluation
The Board may impose one-year conditional licensure instead of denying the license based on a relevant prior conviction.
Endorsement
Meet military endorsement requirements; the statutory prohibition on examination and application fees continues to apply.
Probation
Complete the Board's probational conditions to obtain unrestricted licensure.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within five years after failure to renew
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Cancelled License
The corresponding license was cancelled for failure to renew no more than five years ago.
Conditional Term
Reinstatement does not extend the statutory one-year conditional period or excuse probational conditions.
Continuing Education
Provide proof of ten hours of continuing education within the preceding 24 months under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05, subject to applicable statutory exceptions.
Fee
Pay the Chapter 11 reinstatement fee of $250 and applicable amounts due.
Renewal Compliance
Supply documentation of compliance with timely-renewal requirements and other Division reinstatement requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Timely renewal of Conditional Funeral Director License
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Ten hours of Board-approved profession-relevant continuing education per biennial cycle under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05; first renewal is exempt. The Board may exempt for hardship or other good cause. Section 67-9416 adds qualifying out-of-state and active-duty exceptions.
Cycle
Chapter 11 licenses are subject to biennial renewal under § 54-1115A. Natural persons renew by their birthday; entities and facilities renew by the original issue-date anniversary under § 67-2614.
Existing License
Hold Conditional Funeral Director License.
Military Service
Section 67-2606 preserves qualifying licenses in good standing during service and for six months after discharge, with applicable fee and renewal exemptions.
Probation
The conditional authorization lasts one year; conversion on successful probation is recorded separately. Ordinary renewal does not extend the conditional period.
Renewal
Submit the completed renewal application before expiration, pay the required fee and demonstrate compliance with relevant renewal requirements and amounts due.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Limited Funeral Director License

Scope-limited form authorized by §§ 67-9406(5) and 67-9409(6) where Idaho scope exceeds prior authorized scope.

Licensing authority: Idaho Board of Morticians / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses · Application information

Limited military endorsement pending additional scope qualifications
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Additional Qualifications
Education, training or other requirements are determined by the Board for the limited period. A narrowly tailored examination for a full license belongs to the separately noted conversion route, not initial limited issuance.
Prior License
Meet military endorsement eligibility under § 67-9406.
Scope Restriction
The Board may restrict practice to the scope authorized by prior licensure while additional Idaho qualifications are completed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within five years after failure to renew
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Cancelled License
The corresponding license was cancelled for failure to renew no more than five years ago.
Continuing Education
Provide proof of ten hours of continuing education within the preceding 24 months under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05, subject to applicable statutory exceptions.
Fee
Pay the Chapter 11 reinstatement fee of $250 and applicable amounts due.
Limited Term
The Board must approve reinstatement consistently with the authorized limited period and restricted scope.
Renewal Compliance
Supply documentation of compliance with timely-renewal requirements and other Division reinstatement requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Timely renewal of Limited Funeral Director License
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Ten hours of Board-approved profession-relevant continuing education per biennial cycle under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05; first renewal is exempt. The Board may exempt for hardship or other good cause. Section 67-9416 adds qualifying out-of-state and active-duty exceptions.
Cycle
Chapter 11 licenses are subject to biennial renewal under § 54-1115A. Natural persons renew by their birthday; entities and facilities renew by the original issue-date anniversary under § 67-2614.
Existing License
Hold Limited Funeral Director License.
Limited Term
The Board-determined limited period and scope restriction remain applicable; renewal does not convert limited authority into full licensure.
Military Service
Section 67-2606 preserves qualifying licenses in good standing during service and for six months after discharge, with applicable fee and renewal exemptions.
Renewal
Submit the completed renewal application before expiration, pay the required fee and demonstrate compliance with relevant renewal requirements and amounts due.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Limited universal licensure when Idaho scope exceeds prior licensure
National Board Exam Arts
Eligibility
Meet universal licensure conditions under § 67-9409.
Examination Credit
Any required ordinary examination or portion is determined under § 67-9409(4) and IDAPA 24.08.01.150. This does not declare the full examination mandatory for every applicant.
Scope Restriction
Practice is restricted to the scope authorized by prior licensure until additional qualifications determined by the Board are satisfied.

Mortician License

Individual professional license under Idaho Code § 54-1109. Mortician practice includes embalming; funeral director practice excludes embalming. Conditional, limited and inactive forms are separately recorded.

Licensing authority: Idaho Board of Morticians / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses · Application information

Licensure through an applicable apprenticeship program under § 67 9412
Applicable Program
A paid on-the-job program adopted by an Idaho licensing authority, the United States Department of Labor, or a recognized standards recognition entity; the Board must determine applicability.
Examination
The same examination passing score as standard applicants applies.
Other Qualifications
Pay applicable fees and meet all other ordinary criteria unrelated to education and training. No increased education or training requirements may be imposed.
Conversion after successful conditional licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Prior Status
Hold corresponding conditional licensure under § 67-9411(3).
Probation
Successfully complete the conditions imposed for the one-year conditional period. Failure results in revocation and denial of unrestricted licensure.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Endorsement with five years of experience from a jurisdiction with lower requirements
Education And Age Waiver
Section 54-1109(5) allows this applicant to qualify without the full requirements of subsections (1)-(3).
Experience
At least five consecutive years of licensed experience in that jurisdiction before applying.
Obsolete Jurisprudence
The July 31, 2025 Board minutes state that language requiring a jurisprudence test is obsolete; the statute has not been treated as repealed.
Prior License
Hold a current, valid license in a state or territory with significantly lower requirements.
Proficiency
Pay the license fee and pass any proficiency test the Board requires, including Idaho funeral-service law and rules. The named currently approved examination under IDAPA 24.08.01.150 is retained; an additional unnamed test is an applicant condition, not a separate exam identity.
Endorsement from a jurisdiction with substantially similar requirements
Board Waiver
Section 54-1109(4) permits the Board to grant licensure without examination; it does not categorically prohibit an examination. Current IDAPA 24.08.01.150 addresses applicants for licensure and identifies the national examination. Any waiver for this applicant is a condition.
Fee
Pay the license fee.
Knowledge Of Idaho Law
Satisfy the Board that the applicant understands Idaho laws and rules relating to funeral service.
Obsolete Law Test
The Board minutes of July 31, 2025 describe the jurisprudence test as obsolete; the statutory knowledge demonstration remains an applicant condition.
Prior License
Hold a current, valid license from a state or territory with substantially similar requirements; provide the issuing board's certified verification and basis of licensure.
Initial licensure by examination
Application
File the prescribed application, supply qualification documents and pay required fees. The Board may require certified documents; the application is verified under oath under § 54-1113.
Education
Associate degree from a mortuary school accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education.
Military Education
Relevant military education, training and service must be accepted toward qualifications under § 67-9404; eligible military applicants receive expedited processing under § 67-9405.
Minimum Age
Idaho Code § 54-1109(1) requires age 21 or older.
Older Application Instructions
The February 2023 mortician application still carries an attached law test or prior state examination instructions: The following links are useful to complete the attached exam: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title54/T54CH11/ https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/240801.pdf https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title39/T39CH2/ https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title31/T31CH28/ The current IDAPA 24.08.01.150 defines the approved examination set, while the July 31, 2025 Board minutes call the jurisprudence test obsolete. These older instructions are retained for the applicant; they do not supply an additional currently offered examination.
Training
At least 12 months as an Idaho licensed resident trainee under personal supervision of a licensed resident mortician, assisting with at least 25 embalmings, 25 funeral arrangements and 25 funerals. Training may precede or follow post-high-school education; IDAPA 24.08.01.100.01 requires at least 36 hours per week for the qualifying 12 months.
Waiver Petition
A waiver or variance may be petitioned for under § 67-9415; it cannot grant an initial license to a person who does not meet statutory initial-license requirements.
Military, veteran or spouse endorsement under § 67 9406
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Discipline
Disclose current, pending and subsequent disciplinary proceedings; the Board may withhold, revoke or condition endorsement.
Eligibility
Member of the military, qualifying former member or veteran, or spouse, with current, valid, unrestricted qualifying licensure. Validate military/spousal status and the prior license.
Fees And Exams
The condensed endorsement application cannot require an application fee or taking all or any portion of an examination.
Scope
A broader Idaho scope may result in a limited license, separately recorded, pending additional requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Conversion from inactive to active status
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Document completion during the preceding 12 months of continuing education required to renew an active license.
Fee
Pay the difference between the inactive fee and active renewal fee.
Prior Status
Hold the corresponding inactive Idaho license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within five years after failure to renew
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Cancelled License
The corresponding license was cancelled for failure to renew no more than five years ago.
Continuing Education
Provide proof of ten hours of continuing education within the preceding 24 months under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05, subject to applicable statutory exceptions.
Fee
Pay the Chapter 11 reinstatement fee of $250 and applicable amounts due.
Renewal Compliance
Supply documentation of compliance with timely-renewal requirements and other Division reinstatement requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Timely renewal of Mortician License
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Ten hours of Board-approved profession-relevant continuing education per biennial cycle under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05; first renewal is exempt. The Board may exempt for hardship or other good cause. Section 67-9416 adds qualifying out-of-state and active-duty exceptions.
Cycle
Chapter 11 licenses are subject to biennial renewal under § 54-1115A. Natural persons renew by their birthday; entities and facilities renew by the original issue-date anniversary under § 67-2614.
Existing License
Hold Mortician License.
Military Service
Section 67-2606 preserves qualifying licenses in good standing during service and for six months after discharge, with applicable fee and renewal exemptions.
Renewal
Submit the completed renewal application before expiration, pay the required fee and demonstrate compliance with relevant renewal requirements and amounts due.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Universal licensure under Idaho Code § 67 9409
Competency
Demonstrate competency by methods determined by the Board and submit the application, supporting materials and the same required background checks.
Exam Discretion
Section 67-9409(4) allows all or a portion of the ordinary examination where the authority administers an examination. The approved NBE requirement is identified by IDAPA 24.08.01.150; applicant-specific credit or waiver is a condition.
No New Jurisprudence Test
The authority shall not establish a jurisprudence examination to demonstrate competency under this route.
Prior License
Current, valid, unrestricted license in another United States state, district or territory.
Scope
The Board may issue a limited license if Idaho scope is broader; requirements cannot exceed the standard licensing process.
Universal work recognition under Idaho Code § 67 9414
Application
Apply, submit supporting materials, and undergo the same required background checks.
Examination
The same passing score and licensing fee as standard applicants apply.
Experience
At least four years of experience in a United States state, district, territory, or the military where no license was required, in the same profession with similar scope.

Conditional Mortician License

One-year conditional licensure authorized by § 67-9411(3), in place of denial based on a relevant criminal conviction.

Licensing authority: Idaho Board of Morticians / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses · Application information

Initial conditional licensure with ordinary examination qualifications
Criminal Evaluation
The Board evaluates relevance of the prior conviction under § 67-9411(1)-(2).
Ordinary Qualifications
Meet the corresponding ordinary examination-route qualifications under § 54-1109, including education and Idaho resident training; conditional licensure changes the criminal-conviction disposition, not those qualifications.
Probation
The Board may issue conditional licensure for one year. Successful probation leads to unrestricted licensure; failure leads to revocation and denial.
Conditional military endorsement
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Criminal Evaluation
The Board may impose one-year conditional licensure instead of denying the license based on a relevant prior conviction.
Endorsement
Meet military endorsement requirements; the statutory prohibition on examination and application fees continues to apply.
Probation
Complete the Board's probational conditions to obtain unrestricted licensure.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within five years after failure to renew
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Cancelled License
The corresponding license was cancelled for failure to renew no more than five years ago.
Conditional Term
Reinstatement does not extend the statutory one-year conditional period or excuse probational conditions.
Continuing Education
Provide proof of ten hours of continuing education within the preceding 24 months under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05, subject to applicable statutory exceptions.
Fee
Pay the Chapter 11 reinstatement fee of $250 and applicable amounts due.
Renewal Compliance
Supply documentation of compliance with timely-renewal requirements and other Division reinstatement requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Timely renewal of Conditional Mortician License
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Ten hours of Board-approved profession-relevant continuing education per biennial cycle under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05; first renewal is exempt. The Board may exempt for hardship or other good cause. Section 67-9416 adds qualifying out-of-state and active-duty exceptions.
Cycle
Chapter 11 licenses are subject to biennial renewal under § 54-1115A. Natural persons renew by their birthday; entities and facilities renew by the original issue-date anniversary under § 67-2614.
Existing License
Hold Conditional Mortician License.
Military Service
Section 67-2606 preserves qualifying licenses in good standing during service and for six months after discharge, with applicable fee and renewal exemptions.
Probation
The conditional authorization lasts one year; conversion on successful probation is recorded separately. Ordinary renewal does not extend the conditional period.
Renewal
Submit the completed renewal application before expiration, pay the required fee and demonstrate compliance with relevant renewal requirements and amounts due.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Limited Mortician License

Scope-limited form authorized by §§ 67-9406(5) and 67-9409(6) where Idaho scope exceeds prior authorized scope.

Licensing authority: Idaho Board of Morticians / Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses · Application information

Limited military endorsement pending additional scope qualifications
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Additional Qualifications
Education, training or other requirements are determined by the Board for the limited period. A narrowly tailored examination for a full license belongs to the separately noted conversion route, not initial limited issuance.
Prior License
Meet military endorsement eligibility under § 67-9406.
Scope Restriction
The Board may restrict practice to the scope authorized by prior licensure while additional Idaho qualifications are completed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement within five years after failure to renew
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Cancelled License
The corresponding license was cancelled for failure to renew no more than five years ago.
Continuing Education
Provide proof of ten hours of continuing education within the preceding 24 months under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05, subject to applicable statutory exceptions.
Fee
Pay the Chapter 11 reinstatement fee of $250 and applicable amounts due.
Limited Term
The Board must approve reinstatement consistently with the authorized limited period and restricted scope.
Renewal Compliance
Supply documentation of compliance with timely-renewal requirements and other Division reinstatement requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Timely renewal of Limited Mortician License
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Ten hours of Board-approved profession-relevant continuing education per biennial cycle under IDAPA 24.08.01.100.05; first renewal is exempt. The Board may exempt for hardship or other good cause. Section 67-9416 adds qualifying out-of-state and active-duty exceptions.
Cycle
Chapter 11 licenses are subject to biennial renewal under § 54-1115A. Natural persons renew by their birthday; entities and facilities renew by the original issue-date anniversary under § 67-2614.
Existing License
Hold Limited Mortician License.
Limited Term
The Board-determined limited period and scope restriction remain applicable; renewal does not convert limited authority into full licensure.
Military Service
Section 67-2606 preserves qualifying licenses in good standing during service and for six months after discharge, with applicable fee and renewal exemptions.
Renewal
Submit the completed renewal application before expiration, pay the required fee and demonstrate compliance with relevant renewal requirements and amounts due.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Limited universal licensure when Idaho scope exceeds prior licensure
Eligibility
Meet universal licensure conditions under § 67-9409.
Examination Credit
Any required ordinary examination or portion is determined under § 67-9409(4) and IDAPA 24.08.01.150. This does not declare the full examination mandatory for every applicant.
Scope Restriction
Practice is restricted to the scope authorized by prior licensure until additional qualifications determined by the Board are satisfied.

National Board Exam Arts

Provider
The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference); computer-based exam administered by Pearson at Pearson Professional Centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination, administered, paid for, scheduled and scored separately from the NBE-Sciences section; a basic calculator is built into the exam software
Exam questions
170 multiple-choice questions: 150 scored and 20 non-scored pretest questions
Time limit
170 minutes for the exam (the appointment also includes a 3-minute non-disclosure agreement, a 3-minute release-of-results screen and a 7-minute tutorial)
Passing score
Scaled score of 75 (pass/fail)
Exam fee
$285 per section
Examination outline
  • I. Funeral Arranging and Directing (51 of 150 scored items; 34% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (34%)
  • II. Funeral Service Marketing/Merchandising (21 of 150 scored items; 14% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (14%)
  • III. Funeral Service Counseling (19 of 150 scored items; 13% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (13%)
  • IV. Legal and Regulatory Compliance (35 of 150 scored items; 23% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (23%)
  • V. Cemetery/Crematory/Other Dispositions (24 of 150 scored items; 16% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (16%)
Examination sources

National Board Exam Sciences

Provider
The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference); computer-based exam administered by Pearson at Pearson Professional Centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination, administered, paid for, scheduled and scored separately from the NBE-Arts section; a basic calculator is built into the exam software
Exam questions
170 multiple-choice questions: 150 scored and 20 non-scored pretest questions
Time limit
170 minutes for the exam (the appointment also includes a 3-minute non-disclosure agreement, a 3-minute release-of-results screen and a 7-minute tutorial)
Passing score
Scaled score of 75 (pass/fail)
Exam fee
$285 per section
Examination outline
  • I. Embalming (62 of 150 scored items; 41% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (41%)
  • II. Restorative Art (34 of 150 scored items; 23% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (23%)
  • III. Other Preparation of the Deceased (28 of 150 scored items; 19% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (19%)
  • IV. Funeral Service Sciences (26 of 150 scored items; 17% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (17%)
Examination sources