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LicensE is your online, self-guided occupational license application platform.
Please review the helpful links below:
- Find step-by-step instruction for license renewal here.
- Find a list of license renewals available via LicensE in the chart on the LicensE Customer Information page.
- Find all licenses available via LicensE, plus user guides and other resources, on the LicensE Customer Information page.
- Anyone applying for an initial license for any of the credentials listed can apply at license.wi.gov.
Our LicensE Application Status Lookup tool makes it easier for employees, and helps academic advisors support students during the license application process. To access the Application Status Lookup tool, you will need the applicant's 10-digit PAR number. An applicant may provide the number to anyone who could support their application. Find more information in our news release about this tool.
We are transitioning our forms to an online platform, AccessGov, that meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidance. You will be able to submit some forms directly within the platform, while some may require you to download as a PDF and upload to another system. As of May 6th, 2026, all forms must be completed using the AccessGov system. Please follow the instructions on each form to ensure proper submission.
Permit Information
Per
Wis. Stat. § 440.08(2), the required renewal date for the Funeral Director Apprentice credential is 12/31 of each year. Should you receive your initial credential in the months leading up to this date, you are still required to renew your license by the statutorily defined date.
Pre-Credential Education Information
Applicants must submit evidence of having completed 16-Hour Apprentice Preparation Certification Course
approved by the examining board. For details concerning requirements, see
Wis. Admin. Code § FD 1.04.
List of Approved 16-Hour Courses
Application Form to Provide 16-Hour Apprentice Course
Application for Permit
| Form | Description |
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385 | Apprentice Contract and Permit Application Information
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3859
| Funeral Director Apprentice Certificate of Employer
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395 | Apprentice Semi-Annual Report
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2252 | Convictions and Pending Charges (if applicable)
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