2. Apply and pay for a funeral directors business registration

The annual registration period is from the 1 April to the 31 May each year.

You should know

As the owner of the business it is your responsibility to get all other necessary consents, permits and licences.

This includes those under:

A certificate of registration does not mean you have building or resource consent approval.

If you need a building consent, it is your responsibility to make sure you have a Code Compliance Certificate or a Certificate of Public Use before you start trading.

Read fee table.
Licence type	Period	Fee
Funeral director's licence	Annual	$290

How to apply for a funeral directors business registration

See Ways to pay online for information on all payment options.

Post your completed application form and supporting documents to:

Auckland Council
Private Bag 92300
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142

Registration of a premises application

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Bring your completed application form and supporting documents to one of our libraries with council services and pay by:

Registration of a premises application

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Registration applications are processed within 10 working days if we have all the relevant information and received payment.

For a new premises we will contact you to arrange an opening inspection.

If satisfied, we will issue the certificate of registration.

Once you receive your registration certificate, display it publicly in your premises.

We will inspect your business site annually to make sure you are meeting the requirements.

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