Mortuary Science 
Applications and Forms

Letter of Non-Contagious

As of December 1, 2015, any funeral establishments that need to request a letter of non-contagious are now required to complete a Request for Letter of Non-Contagious form and submit with the required supportive documentation before a letter can be issued by one of the Mortuary Science Program staff. Please allow at least 3 business days of processing time for each letter request.

• Request for Letter of Non-Contagious (PDF)

Establishment Forms

When submitting your application you must submit all documents and fees listed on the application. Failure to do so will result in your application being mailed back to you.

• Application for License to Operate a Funeral Establishment (PDF)
• Application for License to Operate a Crematory (PDF)
• Application for a Crematory Change of Ownership(PDF)
• Application for a Funeral Establishment Change of Ownership (PDF)

Renewal Forms

The Department processes license renewals through an online application. If you need more information to renew online, please contact health.mortsci@state.mn.us or 651-201-4200.

Mortuary Science Licensing

• Application for Initial License to Practice Mortuary Science (PDF)
• Application for Mortician Emeritus Status License (PDF)
• Mortuary Science Transfer Care Specialist Registration Application (PDF)
• Mortuary Science Transfer Care Specialist Renewal Application (PDF)
• Mortuary Science Reciprocity Licensing Application (PDF)
• Mortuary Science Internship Registration Application (PDF)
• Change of Information for Registered Interns and Licensed Morticians (PDF)
• Continuing Education
• Military Exemption

Miscellaneous Forms

• Certificate of Removal (PDF)
• Disinterment/Re-Interment Permit for Funeral Establishments (PDF)
• Fetal Death Disposition Permit (PDF)