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Mortuary Science License with a Limitation

Individual mortuary science license issued with a Board-approved scope limitation under MCL 339.203.

Licensing authority: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities and Commercial Licensing Bureau · Application information

Late renewal within sixty days of expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Four eligible CE hours each year of the cycle, including at least two hours in listed subjects; retain records for four years, certify completion and comply with audits. A documented statutory waiver may apply.
Cycle
Resident trainee: January 31 annually. Mortuary science and funeral establishments: October 31 in odd-numbered years. Courtesy: two years from issuance or renewal. Refrigeration and removal: October 31 in odd-numbered years.
Deadline
Pay the renewal fee and late fee within 60 days after expiration; no practice after expiration while awaiting renewal.
Existing Conditions
Maintain the credential’s underlying qualifications, restrictions and any Board-imposed limitations.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application by expiration and pay required fees, meeting the specific article, rule and any order.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal exemption during mobilized military duty
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Duration
Exemption from renewal fees, CE and related renewal requirements until 90 days after release, capped at 36 months after license expiration.
Mobilization
Mobilized for US Armed Forces duty by the President; request exemption in writing or electronically and provide Department-acceptable proof.
Supervision
If responsible for supervision, notify the Department of arrangements ensuring adequate supervision.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Relicensure after lapse of more than three years
Michigan Mortuary Science State Jurisprudence Licensing Examination
Application
Submit a relicensure application, required fees and evidence satisfying any outstanding disciplinary conditions; LARA authorizes jurisprudence when other requirements are met.
Lapse
Mortuary science license lapsed for more than three years.
Limited License
Existing or newly imposed limitations remain subject to Board and Department action.
Relicensure after sixty days and within three years of expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Equivalent of one year’s CE completed in the preceding twelve months; R 339.18929d(2) and LARA specifically require four hours for a lapse between 91 days and less than three years.
Discipline
Satisfy all penalties and conditions of disciplinary action.
Fees
Pay application processing, late and upcoming license fees.
Lapse
More than sixty days and within three years after expiration, under MCL 339.411(3).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Ordinary renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Four eligible CE hours each year of the cycle, including at least two hours in listed subjects; retain records for four years, certify completion and comply with audits. A documented statutory waiver may apply.
Cycle
Resident trainee: January 31 annually. Mortuary science and funeral establishments: October 31 in odd-numbered years. Courtesy: two years from issuance or renewal. Refrigeration and removal: October 31 in odd-numbered years.
Existing Conditions
Maintain the credential’s underlying qualifications, restrictions and any Board-imposed limitations.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application by expiration and pay required fees, meeting the specific article, rule and any order.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure with a limitation following qualification review
Exam Exception
The Department and Board may grant relief from the ordinary required examinations; relief and any alternative testing or personal interview under MCL 339.517 are applicant conditions.
Limitation
Any imposed limitation requires Board approval, including the statutory 60-day no-response procedure.
Review
Demonstrate to the Department and Board that ordinary qualifications or a required examination do not fairly measure competence, petition under Article 5, and pay fees under MCL 339.203.

Mortuary Science License

Individual license covering embalming and funeral directing.

Licensing authority: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities and Commercial Licensing Bureau · Application information

Examination with unavailable foreign education or experience records
Application Timing
MCL 339.409(3): complete requirements within one year after receipt of the application or notice of incompleteness, whichever is later; PSI bulletin describes one year after authorization to test, which applicants should confirm with LARA.
Documents
Submit official transcripts and the final Embalming and Resident Trainee Rating Report; The Conference sends passing Arts and Sciences scores directly.
Education
MCL 339.1806(1)(b) and R 339.18921(a): graduate from an accredited mortuary science program; at least 90 semester or equivalent quarter hours of nonremedial college courses with at least a 2.00 GPA.
Exam Sequence
LARA Exam Information requires passing both NBE parts before the Michigan jurisprudence examination; Department eligibility authorization precedes PSI scheduling.
Foreign Records
With Board and Department approval, substitute a notarized affidavit detailing education, grades, degree and former employers and an approved notarized governmental statement establishing that the records are unavailable from the foreign country.
Moral Character
Good moral character is required under MCL 339.1806(1)(e).
Practical Experience
Complete at least 25 embalmings or supervised preparation of 25 bodies and each of the 22 services listed in R 339.18925(1)(b) at least 20 times; these are training experience, not a separate examination.
Training
One year of resident training under personal supervision, satisfying R 339.18923 and R 339.18925.
Training Waiver
An applicant holding a baccalaureate degree may request waiver of six months of training; the Department determines whether the degree is a satisfactory substitute.
Reciprocity with unavailable foreign education or experience records
Disciplinary History
The Department may refuse licensure based on suspension, revocation or limitation of the other license at any time.
Education
Complete a mortuary science program accredited by a recognized specialized accreditor; submit school transcripts.
Existing License
Hold or previously held a valid mortuary science license or dual funeral-director and embalmer licenses in another state.
Foreign Records
With Board and Department approval, substitute a notarized affidavit detailing education, grades, degree and former employers and an approved notarized governmental statement establishing that the records are unavailable from the foreign country.
Jurisprudence Authorization
After application and supporting documentation meet the requirements, LARA authorizes the Michigan jurisprudence examination.
License Verification
Submit the other licensing board’s certified statement showing the basis of licensure and any suspension, revocation or limitation.
National Scores
Submit passing National Arts and Science exam scores, including passing scores earned before applying.
Initial licensure by examination
Application Timing
MCL 339.409(3): complete requirements within one year after receipt of the application or notice of incompleteness, whichever is later; PSI bulletin describes one year after authorization to test, which applicants should confirm with LARA.
Documents
Submit official transcripts and the final Embalming and Resident Trainee Rating Report; The Conference sends passing Arts and Sciences scores directly.
Education
MCL 339.1806(1)(b) and R 339.18921(a): graduate from an accredited mortuary science program; at least 90 semester or equivalent quarter hours of nonremedial college courses with at least a 2.00 GPA.
Exam Sequence
LARA Exam Information requires passing both NBE parts before the Michigan jurisprudence examination; Department eligibility authorization precedes PSI scheduling.
Moral Character
Good moral character is required under MCL 339.1806(1)(e).
Practical Experience
Complete at least 25 embalmings or supervised preparation of 25 bodies and each of the 22 services listed in R 339.18925(1)(b) at least 20 times; these are training experience, not a separate examination.
Training
One year of resident training under personal supervision, satisfying R 339.18923 and R 339.18925.
Training Waiver
An applicant holding a baccalaureate degree may request waiver of six months of training; the Department determines whether the degree is a satisfactory substitute.
Military, veteran or dependent endorsement without examination
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Conduct
No revoked or surrendered license during investigation; disciplinary matters and pending complaints must be resolved as specified in MCL 339.217(1)(c)-(e).
Existing License
Hold a valid equivalent other-state occupational license in good standing for at least one year; the other state verifies education and applicable experience and substantially equivalent or greater requirements.
Military Status
Provide proof of membership in the armed forces or uniformed services, veteran status, or dependent status.
Other Requirements
Pay fees, demonstrate good moral character and meet any occupational age requirement. No license is issued if doing so would violate applicable federal oversight or licensing guidelines.
Prior Other State Exam
Where the other state required an examination, establish that it was passed; this source identifies no particular examination and another state’s assessment is an applicant condition.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Late renewal within sixty days of expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Four eligible CE hours each year of the cycle, including at least two hours in listed subjects; retain records for four years, certify completion and comply with audits. A documented statutory waiver may apply.
Cycle
Resident trainee: January 31 annually. Mortuary science and funeral establishments: October 31 in odd-numbered years. Courtesy: two years from issuance or renewal. Refrigeration and removal: October 31 in odd-numbered years.
Deadline
Pay the renewal fee and late fee within 60 days after expiration; no practice after expiration while awaiting renewal.
Existing Conditions
Maintain the credential’s underlying qualifications, restrictions and any Board-imposed limitations.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application by expiration and pay required fees, meeting the specific article, rule and any order.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal exemption during mobilized military duty
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Duration
Exemption from renewal fees, CE and related renewal requirements until 90 days after release, capped at 36 months after license expiration.
Mobilization
Mobilized for US Armed Forces duty by the President; request exemption in writing or electronically and provide Department-acceptable proof.
Supervision
If responsible for supervision, notify the Department of arrangements ensuring adequate supervision.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Relicensure after lapse of more than three years
Michigan Mortuary Science State Jurisprudence Licensing Examination
Application
Submit a relicensure application, required fees and evidence satisfying any outstanding disciplinary conditions; LARA authorizes jurisprudence when other requirements are met.
Lapse
Mortuary science license lapsed for more than three years.
Limited License
Existing or newly imposed limitations remain subject to Board and Department action.
Relicensure after sixty days and within three years of expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Equivalent of one year’s CE completed in the preceding twelve months; R 339.18929d(2) and LARA specifically require four hours for a lapse between 91 days and less than three years.
Discipline
Satisfy all penalties and conditions of disciplinary action.
Fees
Pay application processing, late and upcoming license fees.
Lapse
More than sixty days and within three years after expiration, under MCL 339.411(3).

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Ordinary renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Four eligible CE hours each year of the cycle, including at least two hours in listed subjects; retain records for four years, certify completion and comply with audits. A documented statutory waiver may apply.
Cycle
Resident trainee: January 31 annually. Mortuary science and funeral establishments: October 31 in odd-numbered years. Courtesy: two years from issuance or renewal. Refrigeration and removal: October 31 in odd-numbered years.
Existing Conditions
Maintain the credential’s underlying qualifications, restrictions and any Board-imposed limitations.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application by expiration and pay required fees, meeting the specific article, rule and any order.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by reciprocity
Disciplinary History
The Department may refuse licensure based on suspension, revocation or limitation of the other license at any time.
Education
Complete a mortuary science program accredited by a recognized specialized accreditor; submit school transcripts.
Existing License
Hold or previously held a valid mortuary science license or dual funeral-director and embalmer licenses in another state.
Jurisprudence Authorization
After application and supporting documentation meet the requirements, LARA authorizes the Michigan jurisprudence examination.
License Verification
Submit the other licensing board’s certified statement showing the basis of licensure and any suspension, revocation or limitation.
National Scores
Submit passing National Arts and Science exam scores, including passing scores earned before applying.

Temporary Mortuary Science License

Temporary individual mortuary science license under MCL 339.213.

Licensing authority: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities and Commercial Licensing Bureau · Application information

Temporary licensure for a military or veteran dependent
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Dependent Status
Provide acceptable proof of dependent status of a member of the armed forces or uniformed services or a veteran.
Duration
Six months, renewable for one additional six-month term if still qualified and needing time to satisfy ordinary initial requirements; limitations may be imposed.
Existing License
Provide acceptable proof of a current good-standing equivalent occupational license or registration in another US state or a foreign country, as determined by the Department in consultation with the Board.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

One additional six month renewal of military dependent temporary license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Duration
Only one additional six-month term is authorized.
Renewal
Continues to satisfy MCL 339.213(2) and needs additional time to fulfill initial licensing requirements; Department determination required.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Discretionary temporary licensure pending examination or evaluation
Duration
Nonrenewable; ends when exam/evaluation results become available, an ordinary license is issued, the examination date arrives without sitting it, requirements are not met, or employment changes.
Eligibility
No previous denial, revocation or suspension; Department grant and Board approval under MCL 339.213(1).
Ordinary Requirements
The applicable ordinary initial or transfer requirements remain; the temporary authorization does not waive the underlying currently offered examinations.

Michigan Mortuary Science State Jurisprudence Licensing Examination

Provider
PSI Services LLC
Format
Computer-based, closed-book examination
Exam questions
50 scored questions; 5 to 10 experimental questions may be administered without scoring
Time limit
90 minutes
Passing score
75% (38 of 50 scored questions)
Exam fee
$59 each attempt
Examination outline
  • Mortuary Science Licensing and Registration (10 of 50 items)
    • License qualifications
    • Display of license
    • Activities requiring a license and exemptions
    • Changes in licensee and establishment information
    • License term and renewal requirements
    • Prohibited conduct
    • Disciplinary proceedings and penalties
    • Resident trainee qualifications, supervision, and reporting
    • Registration with local registrar
    • Funeral establishment licensing requirements
  • Transportation and Disposition of Human Remains (5 of 50 items)
    • Procedures for transfer of human remains
    • Required permits and authorizations for transporting human remains
    • Vehicle code provisions relating to funeral processions and transport of human remains
    • Sources of military honors, services, and benefits
    • Agreements for Disposition of Dead Human Bodies Act
  • Preparation and Filing of Required Documents (8 of 50 items)
    • Death certificates including for infant remains and other required permits
    • Who must report and certify deaths
    • Government assistance forms (e.g., veterans, Social Security, and MI Department of Human Services)
    • Critical time limits for various documents
  • Handling of Human Remains and Medical Waste (7 of 50 items)
    • Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
    • Medical Waste Regulatory Act
    • Universal precautions
  • Prepaid Funeral Accounts and their Funding (9 of 50 items)
    • Registration requirements for prearrangement contract seller.
    • Change in funeral establishment ownership
    • Pricing and disclosure requirements
    • Depositing and maintaining funds
    • Recordkeeping, reporting, and auditing requirements
    • Cancellation of prepaid contract, including revocable and irrevocable contracts
  • Operations Standards for Funeral Establishments (6 of 50 items)
    • Facility requirements for a Michigan funeral establishment
    • Staffing and management requirements
    • Wage and hour laws
    • American with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws
    • Inspections
    • Advertising and marketing
  • Special Considerations for Funerals of Veterans (3 of 50 items)
    • Veterans Trust Fund
    • Determining veteran status and verifying record of service
    • Public funds for veterans’ burial and markers for veterans’ graves
  • Additional Provisions Related to Mortuary Science (2 of 50 items)
    • Estates and Protected Individuals Code (authority for funeral arrangements; disputes over final disposition; payment from estate)
    • Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
    • MIOSHA Standards (Michigan Right to Know)
    • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) funeral rules
Examination sources

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