1. Application - Applications may be submitted online at MyLicense.IN.gov.
2. Application Fee of $25.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
3. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
4. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.  Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
5. Official Transcripts - Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
6. Examination Pass Notification - Please have your National Conference Examination scores sent to the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service
7. Employment Notification - Please ensure to submit your Employment Notification form indicating the Funeral Home you will be employed.  Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
8. Case Reports - After the issuance of your Funeral Director Intern, you must submit case reports on the Board Approved form below.  You may login to your account at MyLicense.IN.gov and upload these forms once completed at the end of your 3rd month, 6th month, 9th month, and 12th month.  Please upload by logging back into your account and use the License Update option.

• Case Reports for Funeral Director Interns

The Fair Information Practice Act:  In compliance with Ind. Code 4-1-6, this agency is notifying you that you must provide the requested information, or your application will not be processed. You have the right to challenge, correct, or explain information maintained by this agency. The information you provide will become public record. Your examination scores and grade transcripts are confidential except in circumstances where their release is required by law, in which case you will be notified.

Mandatory Disclosure of U.S. Social Security Number: Your social security number is being requested by this state agency in accordance with Ind. Code 4-1-8-1 and 25-1-5- 11(a). Disclosure is mandatory, and this record cannot be processed without it. Failure to disclose your U.S. social security number will result in the denial of your application. Application fees are not refundable.

Abandon Applications:  If an applicant does not submit all requirements within one (1) year after the date on which the application is filed, the application for licensure is abandoned without any action of the Board. An application submitted after an abandoned application shall be treated as a new application.

Examination Applicants: Those who have completed obtained and completed at least 3 (three) quarters of your internship and have filed your 3rd quarter case reports.

1. Application - Applications may be submitted online at MyLicense.IN.gov.
2. Application Fee of $100.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
3. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
4. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.  Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
5. Official Transcripts - Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
6. Examination Pass Notification - Please have your National Conference Examination scores sent to the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service.

The Fair Information Practice Act - In compliance with Ind. Code 4-1-6, this agency is notifying you that you must provide the requested information, or your application will not be processed. You have the right to challenge, correct, or explain information maintained by this agency. The information you provide will become public record. Your examination scores and grade transcripts are confidential except in circumstances where their release is required by law, in which case you will be notified.

Mandatory Disclosure of U.S. Social Security Number: Your social security number is being requested by this state agency in accordance with Ind. Code 4-1-8-1 and 25-1-5- 11(a). Disclosure is mandatory, and this record cannot be processed without it. Failure to disclose your U.S. social security number will result in the denial of your application. Application fees are not refundable.

Abandon Applications:  If an applicant does not submit all requirements within one (1) year after the date on which the application is filed, the application for licensure is abandoned without any action of the Board. An application submitted after an abandoned application shall be treated as a new application.

Reciprocity Applicants: Those who hold a license in another state:

1. Application - Applications may be submitted online at MyLicense.IN.gov.
2. Application Fee of $100.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
3. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
4. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.  Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
5. Official Transcripts - Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
6. Examination Pass Notification - Please have your National Conference Examination scores sent to the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service
7. Verification of State Licensure(s) - We must receive verification from every state, territory, and country that you hold or have held a license. A copy of your license will not suffice.

The Fair Information Practice Act:  In compliance with Ind. Code 4-1-6, this agency is notifying you that you must provide the requested information, or your application will not be processed. You have the right to challenge, correct, or explain information maintained by this agency. The information you provide will become public record. Your examination scores and grade transcripts are confidential except in circumstances where their release is required by law, in which case you will be notified.

Mandatory Disclosure of U.S. Social Security Number: Your social security number is being requested by this state agency in accordance with Ind. Code 4-1-8-1 and 25-1-5- 11(a). Disclosure is mandatory, and this record cannot be processed without it. Failure to disclose your U.S. social security number will result in the denial of your application. Application fees are not refundable.

Abandon Applications:  If an applicant does not submit all requirements within one (1) year after the date on which the application is filed, the application for licensure is abandoned without any action of the Board. An application submitted after an abandoned application shall be treated as a new application.

1. Application - Applications may be submitted online at MyLicense.IN.gov.
2. Application Fee of $150.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
3. Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
4. Name Change Documentation: Documentation of any legal name change if your name differs from that on any of your documents. Documentation may include a copy of your marriage certificate or divorce decree.  Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
5. Verification of Licensure - We must receive verification from every state that you hold or have held a license. A copy of your license will not suffice.

All facilities listed below may apply online at https://mylicense.in.gov/eGov/ML1PLA.html

• Funeral Home: Inspection Checklist Example
• Funeral Branch: Inspection Checklist Example
• Certificate of Authority
• Cemetery
  • Disclosure and Payment into the Consumer Protection Fund for Cemetery Maintenance; IC 23-14-48.5-5
  • Request for Funds for Emergency Cemetery Maintenance
  • Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund Annual Report Form
• Crematory

1. Application - Apply online at https://mylicense.in.gov/eGov/ML1PLA.html
2. Required Documentation: Please be prepared to upload the following with your application:
   • Course information
   • Brochure or Advertisement information
   • Any pertinent course and instructor information for the Board to consider your application
3. Approved CE Providers With a CE Number -  Create an account at mylicense.in.gov to upload your CE course information.

Renewal Information
Renew your license by going to MyLicense.IN.gov. For individual licenses, create or login to your Access Indiana, single sign-on account to start the renewal process. For business licenses, register your account with your license number and the registration code included on your renewal notice. Certificate of Authority renewals are not available online for the March 31, 2023 deadline.  Renewal forms are emailed with your renewal notice or posted on the renewal documents page.

Renewal notices are sent approximately 90 days prior to the expiration date. Licensees with a valid email address on file will be emailed the renewal information. Licensees that do not have a valid email address on file will be mailed license renewal information. This notice is mailed to the licensee's address of record with the Board.

Inactive Status
If your license is currently in Inactive status, you may continue to renew to the Inactive Status which does not allow you to practice nor are you required to obtain continuing education to renew.  However,  if your license is currently Inactive, you cannot renew your license to an Active status Online. You can however, renew your Inactive license and then submit the following items to request to Activate your license using the License Update feature online:

• A request to Activate
• Certificates of Completion totaling 5 hours for each year the license has been inactive (any part of a year counts as one year, with no more than 50% of the total from distance learning, and at least 2 out of the 5 hours for each year must be in Indiana law.
• If you have been Inactive for MORE than 4 years, you will need to submit by mail the $50.00 funeral director exam fee and upon taking and passing the exam, your license status may be updated to Active.

License Cards
You may order a license card or print a free card by logging into your account at MyLicense.IN.gov at any time after your license has been renewed. You can determine if your renewal has been received and processed by accessing our free Online Verification Search. Please allow 24 hours (1 business day) for your license to be updated. Once you verify that your license has been renewed, you may order a new license card online.

Funeral Director Licenses
If your license has been expired for three or more years, you must reinstate your license to practice.  Please submit your reinstatement online with the additional documentation:

• Reinstate Online!
• Payment of the current renewal fee ($50) and current initial application fee ($50).  Total reinstatement fee:  $100.
• Documentation to Upload
  • Letter of work history or resume to include the following information since the expiration of your Indiana license: place(s) of employment
  • Verification of any license in another state.
  • Proof of Continuing Education including 10 hours for the initial expiration date (4 in IN law) plus 5 hours for each year after expiration date (2 of the 5 in Law)
  • Once reviewed, you will be informed that you may pay your Indiana Law Exam fee of $50.00, and you will be scheduled for the next exam.

Funeral Director Courtesy Card Holders
If your license has been expired for three or more years, you must reinstate your license to practice.  Please submit your reinstatement online with the additional documentation:

• Reinstate Online!
• Payment of the current renewal fee ($150) and current initial application fee ($150).  Total reinstatement fee:  $300.
• Documentation to Upload
  • Verification of any license in another state.

Funeral Homes or Funeral Branches
If facility has been expired for three or more years, you may now reinstate online at MyLIcense.IN.gov.  In order to do this, you must have your license number and Registration Code.  If you need your registration code, contact PLA at 317-232-2960 for the Call Center or email pla12@pla.in.gov. 

Once your reinstatement has been submitted online, you will have an inspection scheduled for your facility in order to complete the reinstatement process.

• Funeral Home and Branch Renewal Form
• Funeral Director and Embalmer Renewal Form
• Funeral Director and Embalmer Reinstatement Form - Expired 3 or More Years
• Funeral Director - Courtesy Card Renewal Form
• Certificate of Authority Renewal - No Fees to be paid into the Consumer Protection Fund - Renew online for 2023 or submit this form
• Certificate of Authority Renewal: Use this form for the 2022 Renewal
• Application for Renewal of Certificate of Authority and Disclosure and Payment of Prepaid Contracts Sold

Funeral Application/Renewal	Fee	Penalty	Total
Funeral Director and Embalmer Application/Issuance	$50	NA	$50
Funeral Director and Embalmer Examination and Reexamination	$50	NA	$50
Funeral Director and Embalmer Renewal  - Active	$50	NA	$50
Funeral Director and Embalmer Renewal - Expired	$50	$50	$100
Funeral Courtesy Card Application/Issuance	$150	NA	$150
Funeral Courtesy Card Renewal - Active	$150	NA	$150
Funeral Courtesy Card Renewal - Expired	$150	$50	$200
Funeral Homes/Branch Application/Issuance	$50	NA	$50
Funeral Homes/Branch Renewal - Active ($5 goes to Education Fund)	$50	NA	$50
Funeral Homes/Branch Renewal - Expired	$50	$50	$100
Funeral Director Intern Application/Issuance	$25	NA	$25
Funeral Director Intern Renewal - Active	$25	NA	$25
Funeral Director Intern Renewal - Expired	$25	$50	$75
Cemetery Registration	$100	NA	$100
Annual Report Fee for Funeral Home and Cemetery	$10	NA	$10
Crematory Registration	$0	NA	$0
Certificate of Authority	$0	NA	$0

• Funeral Home Notification of Employees
• Notification of Employment Status
• Annual Report of Funeral Trust Funds
• Annual Report Pursuant to IC 30-2-13
• Notification of Designated Trustee
• Verified Complaint Requesting Restitution From the Preneed Consumer Protection Fund
• Continuing Education Form