An applicant for licensure as a funeral director shall submit a complete application to the Board of Funeral Service at least 15 days before the examination date on a form procured from the secretary of the board. The board shall timely approve or disapprove the application and shall forthwith notify the applicant of the approval or disapproval. Only approved applicants shall be allowed to sit for the examination. The application shall contain identifying information, including the applicant's full name, age, and mailing address; a record of the applicant's education; a certificate of apprenticeship; personal recommendations; and a certificate of the national conference examination. The applicant shall furnish certified high school, college, and mortuary college transcripts from accredited schools containing a list of subjects completed with the individual grades and credits. The applicant shall include a photo and the application fee required by § 20:45:04:02.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:45:03:04
General Authority: SDCL 36-19-9(3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-19-20.
The amended version of this section by 50 SDR 157, effective 7/2/2024 is not yet available.