An individual seeking to apply for an apprenticeship as a Funeral Director, must complete and submit the following items to the Board:
- Request an Official College Transcript(s)
(The Board must receive the transcript(s) directly from the college and/or university)
- Complete a BCI & FBI Criminal Background Check from an authorized location. (CLICK HERE FOR LOCATIONS)
(The Board must receive the BCI & FBI Criminal Background results directly from the Ohio Attorney General, not from a licensee nor any other entity)
- Create an Ohio eLicense account. (CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS)
- Once logged in to your account, click "APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE." Under Select a License, a drop down will list all of the boards available license applications, at the top of the drop down list choose "Certified Funeral Director Apprenticeship".
- Complete the application questions and upload the requested documents, including the Master's Certificate.
- Pay the online Application Fee.
- * 4, 5, and 6 MUST BE COMPLETED TWICE IF APPLYING FOR BOTH AN EMBALMERS LICENSE AND A FUNERAL DIRECTORS LICENSE.
To get started click here - for the eLicense Portal