​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​Now Live: Easier Online License Applications and Renewals!

LicensE, our new, online, self-guided occupational license application platform is now live! The list of licenses available via LicensE plus user guides and other resources are available on the LicensE Customer Information page. Anyone applying for an initial license for any of the credentials listed can apply at license.wi.gov.

LicensE is also available for some license renewals. The list of license renewals available via LicensE is in the chart on the LicensE Customer Information​ page.​

We are introducing a new LicensE Application Status Lookup ​tool. This tool will make it easier for employers to track the application status of current and future employees, and it will help academic advisors support students during the license application process. To access the Application Status Lookup tool, individuals will need an applicant's 10-digit PAR number. An applicant may provide the number to anyone who could support their application. For more information, see our press release.​

​Permit Information

No permit shall be issued by the Board unless the Funeral Establishment has in charge, a full time, licensed Funeral Director.

The facility must have preparation room with table, hot and cold running water and equipment, instruments and supplies necessary for embalming. See Wis. Admin. Code § FD 1.09, for a detailed description of preparation rooms. Each Funeral Establishment must also have pricing cards, disclosure statement, itemized statement and casket listing. See the Federal Register Part 453 regarding funeral industry practices

Application for Permit

Renewal Information

Requirements

• FEE (See Renewal Dates and Fees)
• SIG (Signature regarding the current Funeral Director in Charge)
• FDC (*Funeral Director in Charge must be verified by Department staff - this person cannot be in charge of more than 3 Funeral Establishments)
  

Renewal Method

• Online Log In: LicensE (For assistance see LicensE​ Customer Information or contact renewal staff at DSPSRenewal@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2112.)​ ​
  

*Per WI Stats 445.105 (2m) and (2s), beginning June 2013, in order to renew a funeral establishment permit, the funeral director in charge of the funeral establishment may not be the funeral director in charge of more than three funeral establishments and at least one of the funeral establishments in which he/she is funeral director in charge of must have a preparation room.  A preparation room can be shared by only three funeral establishments and the funeral director in charge must be the funeral director in charge of all three funeral establishments.  A funeral director in charge is a person who has full charge, control and supervision of all funeral directing and embalming services at the funeral establishment.