NEW INFORMATION
The Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors now processes ALL initial and renewal applications, as well as payments, online. This transition enhances efficiency and provides added convenience for licensees and applicants. We appreciate your cooperation as we continue to improve our services. Our staff is committed to streamlining operations and ensuring a seamless experience for all.
It is time to renew your Mortician license. The online licensing renewal system will open from March 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Make sure you have completed your required continuing education (CE) hours. One (1) of those credits must include Maryland Pre-Need Law
Mortician licenses expire April 30th every two years. The non-refundable renewal application fee is $600. A late fee of $400 will be assessed if the Board does not receive your renewal application on or before May 15, 2025.
Renew your license online at https://mdbnc.health.maryland.gov/mort/logon.aspx. Your password is the last four digits of your social security number. Your license number has one letter and five numbers. It does not contain the letter “O”.
NOTE: The Board is now processing renewal applications and payments online. Electronic payments are a convenience for Licensees and improves the efficiency of the services provided by the Board. Board staff is excited about the progress made in this area of the operation and is appreciative of your cooperation.
You are ONLY required to submit a CEU certificate of completion via mail, fax, or email if your CEUs are selected for audit.
*REMINDER: don't forget about the new implicit bias training requirement. If you have not already taken a course please visit the MDH, Minority Health and Health Disparities webpage https://health.maryland.gov/mhhd/Pages/Implicit-Bias-Resources.aspx - for more information.
- Licensees MUST complete twelve (12) continuing education units (CEUs) that may be obtained by attending and participating in continuing education courses or workshops previously approved by the Board or otherwise meeting the requirements and approval of the Board within 24 months of the license issue date in order to renew a license. One (1) of those credits must include Maryland Pre-Need Law.
- The Board accepts up to twelve (12) online credits.
- Licensees may carry over up to three (3) CEUs to the next renewal cycle. You must list the carry over CEU’s, if any, and be prepared to submit a copy of the certificate(s).
- If you have been a practicing mortician for forty (40) years or more, you may submit a one-time letter to mdh.bomfd@maryland.gov to request waiver of the CEU credits.
- The Board will automatically waive continuing education requirements for a first-time renewal.
- If you have an active mortician’s license and wish to place your license on Inactive Status, you may obtain an Inactive Status application on the Board’s website, and submit it with the $300 inactive status fee. Visit https://health.maryland.gov/bom/Pages/Licensees.aspx.
- The Board has the authority to charge a late fee; if your license renewal application is not received on or before May 15, 2025 you will be assessed a $400 late fee.
Upon approval of your renewal application, the Board will issue an updated paper license via postal mail. If you have any questions, please contact Licensing Coordinator Ashley Combs at 410-764-3453, 443-934-3539 or ashley.combs1@maryland.gov
Important Notice Regarding Alkaline Hydrolysis and Natural Organic Reduction
As of October 1, 2024, the Green Death Care Options Act, which includes alkaline hydrolysis and natural organic reduction, has been enacted in Maryland. However, these methods are currently not regulated in the state. The Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors along with other state agencies is actively drafting regulations to address these options.
Until the regulations are finalized, ALL questions or concerns should be directed to the Board staff at 410-764-4792 or via email at mdh.bomfd@maryland.gov. We will address all questions accurately and promptly. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we complete this process.
Drop Off & Pick Up Hours
Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday
By Appointment ONLY. Call 410-764-4792 Ext. 8409 to schedule.
No drop offs or pick ups on the second Wednesday of every month.
AFFIDAVIT FOR LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
In addition to calling our main line 410-764-4792 or emailing our Board's main email mdh.bomfd@maryland.gov, you may contact the following individuals directly with questions and for assistance (PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SENDING SIMULTANEOUS REQUESTS OF THE SAME NATURE TO EVERY CONTACT MAY DELAY TIME IN RESPONSE) Emails and Voicemails will be responded to in the order they are received.
Ashley Combs, Licensing Coordinator
ALL Application Inquiries including but not limited to New, Reinstatement, Reactivation, Renewals, Inactive Status, and Apprenticeship. Practical and Jurisprudence Examination Scheduling, Examination Results, License Verifications, ALL Changes in Information
Andrew "Drew" Liberto , Investigator & Inspector
Compliance Related Issues, Complaints, Inspections and Investigations
410-764-5915 or 443-800-4475;
andrew.liberto@maryland.gov
Era Corbin, Administrative Assistant/Office Secretary
CEU Approval Inquiries, Website content, Board Member Support/Administrative Support, and ALL General Questions
410-764-4792 ext 8409 or 443-826-3029;
era.corbin1@maryland.gov
Erika Malone, Executive Director
