Once you are ordained, you are immediately authorized to perform weddings without restriction. This service is provided to you at no charge as a public service, and complies fully with all state and local laws. There's good news! In just a few minutes, you can obtain credentials as an ordained minister that permits you to legally serve as a Wedding Officiant and perform marriage ceremonies. If your state is listed below, click that state's button for more information: Arkansas Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Hawai'i Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Minnesota Nevada New Hampshire New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont Virginia Washington DC West Virginia If the ceremony is taking place in one of the states listed below, you must request ordination that complies with that state's marriage laws - but don't worry! It's also an easy and stress-free process. Which states do not accept or recognize online ordination? Minister's license or credentials to any authority, such as a County Clerk or Secretary of State's office. You are not required to have a fancy ordination certificate, and you are not required to submit your
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In most states, simple ordination - available for free or at a low cost - is all that is required to perform weddings. How to become ordained to perform weddingsĪre you ready to become ordained and licensedĪs a minister to perform wedding ceremonies? It's a simple process to obtain your minister's credentials and perform a marriage ceremony for a friend or family member in most (but not all) states.