NOTICE: Apprentice Embalmer Certificates, Apprentice Funeral Service Practitioner Certificates, Combination Funeral Service/ Embalmer licenses, Embalmer licenses, and Funeral Service Practitioner licenses will expire on January 1, 2026:
As of now, it is possible to complete the renewal application for your certificate(s) of apprenticeship and or licenses and pay the appropriate renewal fee(s) online through the Licensee Portal. Payment can also be sent by mail to our office if necessary.
Here is the link to the Licensee Portal: https://omcb.us.thentiacloud.net/webs/omcb/service/#/login
To begin the renewal process, from within your Licensee Portal, first select the “License Renewal" feature. Then, follow the appropriate steps to complete the renewal process. Note that to log in you will need to input your primary email address on record with us and your password. Please use the Forgot Password option to reset your password if needed. This will generate an email with a temporary password.
*When using the Forgot Password option, please double check your spam/ junk folder if you do not receive the email with a temporary password in your general inbox.
Renewal Fees:
- Trainee (Apprentice) Embalmer: $25
- Trainee (Apprentice) Funeral Service Practitioner: $25
- Combination Funeral Service Practitioner/ Embalmer: $320
- Embalmer: $160
- Funeral Service Practitioner: $160
Please note the following:
- Individuals with certificates of apprenticeship or licenses which have expired/ lapsed should not be practicing under the scope of those certificates or licenses.
- If your online renewal application is not submitted and fees are not paid by December 31, 2025, then your certificate(s) and or licenses will lapse. A $50 reinstatement fee will be applied to any certificates or licenses renewed after December 31, 2025.
- If your renewal is not submitted and fees are not paid by April 1, 2026, then your certificate(s) will permanently lapse and will no longer be eligible for renewal/ reinstatement.
OMCB will not be printing certificates associated with the renewal process.
Licensees will be notified by email once their submitted renewal has been approved. Once approved, renewed certificates and licenses can be printed from the Licensee Portal accounts. To print your renewed certificate(s), start by selecting the “Wallet Card and Wall Certificate" feature from your Licensee Portal then follow the prompt to download and print your renewed certificate(s) of apprenticeship or licenses.
Additionally, here are some things to consider before printing:
- The address that appears on your license or certificates will be your mailing address.
- You can change the address that is printed by updating your mailing address in the “Personal Information" feature from your Licensee Portal account.
- Facilities must post certificates of apprenticeship in a conspicuous location for public viewing. Other individual licenses must be available for inspection upon request.
If you have any questions or need assistance regarding the renewal process, please contact our Office and Licensing Manager, Ryan Christopher, by email at ryan.christopher@omcb.oregon.gov.
License Expiration Dates and Renewal Cycles
- Facility Licenses, including Funeral Establishments, Crematories, Cemeteries, and Alternative Disposition Companies are valid for two years, and expire on December 31 of even years.
- Funeral Service Practitioner and Embalmer Licenses are valid for two years and expire on December 31 of odd years.
- Preneed Salesperson Licenses are valid for two years and expire on February 28 of even years.
- Apprentice Licenses are valid for one year and expire on December 31 every year.
- Death Care Consultant Licenses are valid for 2 years and expire 2 years after they are issued.
Renewal will be available during the two months prior to the expiration date for each license type. Licensees will be sent notification by mail shortly before renewals open. If you become licensed midway through a licensing cycle, the fee is not prorated.