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Mortuary Science Funeral Establishment Change of Ownership
Change of Ownership: Apply for a Change of Ownership if your have purchased a funeral home.
Change of Ownership Information
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Complete a “Mortuary Science Funeral Establishment Change of Ownership Application” in MiCLEAR.
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In order to consider an application complete and to avoid delays of processing, the following documents must be uploaded as part of the application:
- Entity documents as filed with the State of Michigan, Corporations Division or if a Sole Proprietorship, as filed with your local County Clerk’s Office.
- Need to provide active Prepaid Funeral/Cemetery Contract Seller/Provider Registration Number.
- Need to provide active Medical Waste Facility Registration number for the location you are applying for license.
- If applying for manager of two funeral establishments, must submit the Waiver Request.
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Once your application and required documents submitted have been reviewed and determined to meet the requirements of licensure, a Licensing Inspector will contact you to schedule your Licensing Inspection.