Arkansas State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Service Laws, Rules, and Regulations (LRR) Practice Exam

What type of evidence is needed for a licensee to support their application from another state?

1. A letter from an employer

2. A certified statement from the licensing board

3. An affidavit from a colleague

4. A personal reference

The correct answer is: A certified statement from the licensing board

A certified statement from the licensing board is essential when a licensee is applying for licensure in a new state based on their credentials from another state. This document serves as an official confirmation of the applicant’s licensure status, including details such as the licensee's qualifications, the level of licensure obtained, and the standing of the license (whether it is active, expired, or has any disciplinary actions). This certified statement provides the receiving state’s licensing authority with reliable, verified information directly from the original licensing body, which is crucial for validating the applicant's credentials and ensuring they meet the necessary standards to practice in the new jurisdiction. In contrast, letters from employers or personal references may provide anecdotal evidence of the licensee's work and character but do not carry the same weight of official verification as a certified statement from the licensing board. An affidavit from a colleague could support the application, but similarly lacks the authoritative backing that comes from an official licensing board's statement.