(a) The department may issue a certificate of convenience upon the death of an individual owner, or a partner, or all the corporate officers of a registration service which will allow the business of the registration service to continue until the estate is settled providing that a certified copy of the death certificate is filed with the department.

(b) The certificate of convenience shall be issued to the executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, surviving spouse or other heir entitled to conduct the business of the deceased.

(c) When the estate is settled, any owner of the business shall comply with the original licensing requirements specified in this Article.