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Under Access an Existing License, enter your license number and Web Authorization Code, if one has been provided. This information is on your renewal notice. To renew your license, simply select the license you wish to renew from the Professional Licensing section. The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing staffs the mortuary science program. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of mortuary science in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. Regulated Professions Embalmer Embalmer Trainee Funeral Director Funeral Director Trainee Mortuary Establishment Funeral establishments must obtain an Alaska Business License. License Applications Funeral Establishment Permit Application #08-2530, Revised 08/25/2020 Application for Mortuary Permit Under AS 08.42.020(c) #08-4391, Revised 08/25/2020 Disposition of dead human bodies not requiring embalming. Embalmer License Application #08-2529, Revised 08/25/2020 Application for Licensure by Education, Reciprocity, Courtesy License. Embalmer Trainee Permit Application #08-4276, Revised 08/25/2020 Funeral Directors License Application #08-4279, Revised 08/25/2020 Application for Licensure by Education, Reciprocity, Courtesy License. Funeral Director Trainee Application #08-4277, Revised 08/25/2020 Change of Supervisor #08-4071, Revised 06/04/2013 Renewal Applications Biennial Embalmer License Renewal Application #08-0095, Revised 10/20/2020 Biennial Funeral Director License Renewal Application #08-0096, Revised 10/20/2020 Biennial Funeral Establishment Permit Renewal Application #08-4265, Revised 10/20/2020 Mortuary Permit Renewal Application #08-4776, Revised 10/20/2020 Mortuary Trainee Permit Renewal Application #08-4278, Revised 08/25/2020 Miscellaneous Forms Division forms may be found in the CBPL Quick links, located in the sidebar to the right. Statutes and Regulations Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law. AS 08.42, AS 45.45.120, AS 45.50.471(b)(24), and regulations 12 AAC 50 specifically apply to mortuary science. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division. Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Mortuary Science interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list. Regulation of Morticians Statutes and Regulations AS 08.42, AS 45.45.120, AS 45.50.471(b)(24), and 12 AAC 50. Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all professions. Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02. Fees, name and address changes, examinations review, general provisions. Applies to all professions. National Organizations National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of mortuary science in other states. The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards Contact Information Phone: (907) 465-2050 Email: Morticians@Alaska.Gov PO Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806