Introducing AMM’s Government Registration Guarantee -- Ordination Credentials recognized and accepted, or your money back!

American Marriage Ministries: Minister Registration Guarentee

 

One of the first things that crosses your mind when a friend asks you to officiate their wedding is probably, “am I actually allowed to solemnize marriage?”

 

We all know that entering into a marriage is a legal process, and folks often wonder if they are really allowed to officiate, or whether the ceremony that they perform will be legally binding. 

 

TLDR: It is, but here’s why you should be especially confident in the value of your ordination.

 

An online ordination from American Marriage Ministries grants you full legal standing to officiate wedding ceremonies. In fact, we’re so confident that our ordinations empower you to officiate that we’re rolling out our Government Registration Guarantee.

 

If your minister ordination isn't accepted by the county or city that processes officiant registration, then we’ll refund your purchase AND follow up with the appropriate government officials to ensure that you are recognized as an ordained minister!

 

 

AMM stands behind our online ordination! Our ordinations are legally recognized across the country, making minister registration a straightforward process. 

 

 

Here’s how AMM's minister registration guarentee works for wedding officiants:

 

Our team of legal professionals and researchers have spent the last decade creating the most robust and widely accepted online ordination available on the internet. We stand behind our ordination 100%. We guarantee that your American Marriage Ministries Minister ordination will allow you to register as a wedding officiant with any local county clerk as an ordained minister - with the exception of certain county governments in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

In the event that any local government refuses your credentials based on the institutional standing of the organization (AMM) or the circumstances of your ordination (either online or in-person), we will fully refund your purchase.

 

 

AMM's team in Tennessee offering emergency in-person ordinations to ministers.

 

We'll also work with you to ensure that local government officials accept and process your ordination credentials. Our team works closely with marriage bureaus and county offices across the country to ensure that this is the case, and we are committed to ensuring that our ministers' credentials are accepted.

 

To learn more about how we go to bat for our ministers check out our Get Involved page. 

 

 

What is minister registration for wedding officiants?

 

If this is the first time you're hearing about government registration, you might wonder why it matters for wedding officiants. Here's the scoop:

 

In some states, ordained ministers must register proof of their ordination with the government before they can legally officiate a wedding. This registration process is called ‘government registration’ or 'minister registration,' and is done so that those governments can keep track of who’s performing marriage, and to regulate who officiates marriage.

 

The minister registration process is different in every state, but generally it involves filling out a registration form, proving that you are an ordained minister (usually by submitting a copy of your Ordination Certificate and/or a Letter of Good Standing), and paying a fee. 

 

 

Which states require minister registration for marriage ceremonies?

 

Wedding officiant registration is only required in some states - not all states. To see if your state requires minister registration to officiate marriage, click on your state page at Weddings By State: Officiant Registration by State

 

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Get Ordained Online with AMM to Officiate a Wedding!

 

American Marriage Ministries is a nondenominational inclusive internet church that ordains and trains ministers to officiate marriage ceremonies. We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit church, and welcome people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our ordinations are free, accessible, and never expire.

 

Officiating weddings is an incredible honor, and a great way to show your love and support for the people getting married. As a wedding officiant, you will help to create memorable ceremonies and memories that last a lifetime.

 

Click the link below to get started! 

 

• Become an ordained minister online free with AMM

 

 

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We can't wait to help you officiate your first wedding ceremony!

 

Updated August 2024

 

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