Universal Exam Online Application – The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards

Please review the appropriate Candidate Handbook. You must agree to the terms & conditions during the application process.

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Step 1 of 6 – Terms and Conditions

As part of the application process, please read and accept the below terms and conditions.

Consent 1 of 6*

I attest that I am the individual who has completed this application and attest to the accuracy of the information submitted. By submitting my exam application, I acknowledge, understand, and accept the terms associated with The Conference and access to the exam program.*

Consent 2 of 6*

I hereby apply for access to the exam, which I understand will be used by the relevant state board of funeral service as a measure of my competence and as one criterion for licensure eligibility.*

Consent 3 of 6*

I hereby acknowledge having read the Candidate Handbook for the exam policies and procedures and I agree to abide by the rules of The Conference and its exam program including all policies and procedures at the test center.*

Consent 4 of 6*

I understand proper verification is required by The Conference before I am given access to the exam and I am familiar with those requirements from my review of the Candidate Handbook.*

Consent 5 of 6*

I hereby authorize the release of my exam results to the licensing authority indicated and, if applicable, the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) for use as a statistical evaluation tool for the accredited mortuary science programs.*

Consent 6 of 6*

I understand that exam content cannot be discussed or shared with anyone, in any format (written, verbal, electronic which includes social media, etc.), in whole or in part.

This prohibition of access to and disclosure of exam content includes before, during, and after the exam.

Violation of the exam security policies will likely result in an invalidation of my results and may limit my access to future exams, relevant boards may be notified, my professional license can be sanctioned or revoked, and The Conference may pursue any other remedy determined necessary to protect the integrity of the exam and the licensure process.*

Signature*

I agree to these terms and conditions.

Social Security Number (no dashes)*

Verify Social Security Number*

Please verify your SSN is correct.*

(If a change is needed after your application has been submitted, a delay in processing may occur.)

I verify the above information is correct.

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Please verify your first and last names are correct and match both forms of identification.*

This is how your name will be registered in Pearson VUE’s system. If a name change is needed after your application has been submitted, a delay in processing may occur. Please note, middle names are NOT provided to Pearson VUE and are only used for wall certificate purposes.

I verify the first and last names I provided above are correct and matches my I.D.

Email*

Please provide your personal email address

Address*

City*

State / Province*

Zip / Postal Code*

Cell Phone Number*

Which exam are you applying to take?

National Board Exam

-The NBE consists of the Arts and Sciences Exams.
-Candidates must graduate from an ABFSE accredited mortuary science program with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
-As of January 1, 2023, candidates can also become eligible by meeting requirements set by state licensing board.

Yes, I would like to apply for the NBE

No, I do not need this exam

Looking for the State Board Exam (SBE)? Exam Changes as of January 1, 2023.

Laws, Rules, & Regulations Exam or Other Exam

-The LRR consists of state-specific laws, rules & regulations.
-Eligibility determined by state licensing board.
-LRR Exams: AR, DE, LA, ME, MO, NV, OH, SC, TN, VT, VA, WA
-Other exam: NC Pathology

Please note: LRR exam applications are only valid for one year from the date of application. Please do not apply unless you will be eligible and plan to test within one year of applying.

Yes, I would like to apply for the LRR Exam

No, I do not need this exam

College of Mortuary Science Graduated From*

Graduation Year*

Have You Previously Taken the NBE?*

Please select the NBE section(s) you are applying to take:*

NBE Arts only (Funeral Directing)- $285

NBE Sciences only (Embalming) – $285

Both NBE Sections (Funeral Directing & Embalming)- $570

Official results to State Board*

Select the state where you want to release your results. You can add additional states below for $25.

Would you like to have your official results sent to additional States for $25 each?*

Additional states may be added for $25.00 each below.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Which LRR Exam are you applying to take?*

Due to law changes, the Arkansas Laws, Rules, and Regulations (AR LRR) exam is currently being updated. Testing will be paused until the exam update is complete, which is tentatively scheduled for August 1, 2022. If you currently have an application on file, you are able to schedule an exam for after that date.

If you have any questions about the changes, please contact the Arkansas State Board of Embalmers, Funeral Directors, Cemeteries, and Burial Services at 501-682-0574. For questions about your exam application, please contact The Conference.

Have You Previously Taken this LRR Exam?*

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Do you have a documented disability that requires accommodations for you to take the exam?

In the text block, please state the specific type of accommodation(s) you are requesting.*

After submission of your application, review the ADA Testing Accommodations Handbook for complete instructions on how to request accommodations. Please note that along with the exam application and payment, the completed Candidate Accommodations Request Form and Health Practitioner Statement must be received before requests can be reviewed.

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