California Occupational License

License Title:
    Embalmer
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Licensing Agency:
     Department of Consumer Affairs
     Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
     Licensing Unit

Licensing Agency Contact Information:
     Address: 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite S208
Sacramento,  CA  95834

     Phone Number: (916) 574-7870
     Fax Number: (916) 928-7988

     E-mail Address: emailcfb@dca.ca.gov
     Internet Address: http://www.cfb.ca.gov

License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Persons who wish to practice embalming.

Fees: Application: $150; Examination and license: included in application fee.
Renewal fee: $100

Examination Frequency: 6 DAYS A WEEK

Exam Locations: 17 Sites through out the State (outside vendor PSI).

Experience Requirement: Graduation from an approved embalmer school; completion of 2-year apprenticeship.

Average Time to Process Application: 30 days.

Renewal Period: Annually.

Special License Requirements: N/A

Authority: Business and Professions Code Sections 7640-7650; California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Sections 1234-1235.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:
Occupation TitleSOC Code
Embalmers 394011