Funeral Director / Embalmer / North Dakota
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North Dakota Funeral Director / Embalmer License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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What the North Dakota data shows for Funeral Director / Embalmers

North Dakota's path to funeral director / embalmer licensure runs through 1,500 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam, plus a criminal history screening. North Dakota folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Cosmetology School".

Upfront cost is $75 on a 2-year cycle. North Dakota doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

North Dakota handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Funeral Director / Embalmer · North Dakota

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,500 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$75
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in North Dakota

Education / Training Hours
Cosmetology School
1,500 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with North Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Funeral Director / Embalmer in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota requires 1500 education/training hours, passing an exam, and an initial fee of $75. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Funeral Director / Embalmer in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota licenses funeral director / embalmers who complete its requirements (1500 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the North Dakota licensing board.
Can I transfer my Funeral Director / Embalmer license to North Dakota from another state? ▼
North Dakota doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for funeral director / embalmers; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The North Dakota licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Funeral Director / Embalmer licensing? ▼
North Dakota does require a background check before issuing a funeral director / embalmer license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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Funeral Director / Embalmer in North Dakota is one requirement row in a funeral director / embalmer-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the North Dakota licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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