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GETTING ORDAINED ONLINE

Getting ordained online is the first step towards becoming a wedding officiant. Couples are increasingly relying on friends and family members to officiate their weddings, and getting ordained let's you become the hero! Our free process allows you to get ordained for free, and provides you with the tools and resources to create an incredible wedding experience for the couple and guests. Sign up now, and embrace your new role by leading the wedding ceremony to create unforgettable moments.

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1,412,875AMM MINISTERS

GETTING ORDAINED ONLINE TO OFFICIATING A WEDDING


1. AMM FREE ONLINE ORDINATION

American Marriage Ministries is an IRS Certified IRS 501c3 Non-Denominational Church offering free online ordination to all.

Getting ordained online with AMM is easy. AMM ordination is fast, free, and the choice of over 1,412,875 people across the United States.

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2. STATE OFFICIANT REGISTRATION

After getting ordained, you may have to register with the State government if you plan to officiate a wedding.

Our State database of minister registration requirements covers everything you need to know to register as a wedding officiant anywhere in the United States.

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3. WEDDING OFFICIANT TRAINING

Officiating your first wedding? Getting ordained is just your first step. Once you are AMM ordained, learn all aspects of performing marriage with our officiant training resources.

You will discover that performing marriage, especially for a family member or friend, is a rewarding and transformative experience!

OFFICIANT TRAINING

WHAT WE BELIEVE

1. All people, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation, have the right to marry.

2. It is the right of every couple to choose who will solemnize their marriage.

3. All people have the right to solemnize marriage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GETTING ORDAINED ONLINE

What is the cost of getting ordained online?

Getting ordained online is 100% free with American Marriage Ministries. Simply fill out the application, click submit, and you will become an ordained minister that can legally perform weddings anywhere in the US.

How do you become an ordained minister with AMM?

Becoming an ordained minister requires that applicants go through the ordination process -- which takes less than a minute and can be completed entirely online. Just fill out the application linked by the big "get ordained" button above and follow the instructions.

What do I have to believe to get ordained with AMM?

We welcome all beliefs and backgrounds here at American Marriage Ministries. We do not discriminate based against any person that shares our commitment to equality and tolerance. For more information, refer to our three core tenets listed above.

GETTING ORDAINED & MINISTER REGISTRATION STATE

Minister registration varies by state, ranging from states that do not require any formal process to states that require officiants to register and pay a fee. This state-by-state registration information is listed below, and will help you learn what steps you need to take to officiate weddings in your state.



GETTING ORDAINED IN CALIFORNIA

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GETTING ORDAINED IN ILLINOIS

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GETTING ORDAINED IN INDIANA

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GETTING ORDAINED IN NORTH CAROLINA

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GETTING ORDAINED IN NEW JERSEY

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GETTING ORDAINED IN MARYLAND

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GETTING ORDAINED IN MICHIGAN

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GETTING ORDAINED IN MINNESOTA

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GETTING ORDAINED IN MISSOURI

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GETTING ORDAINED IN NEW YORK

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GETTING ORDAINED IN OHIO

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GETTING ORDAINED IN OREGON

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GETTING ORDAINED IN TEXAS

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GETTING ORDAINED IN VIRGINIA

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GETTING ORDAINED IN WASHINGTON

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STATES THAT REQUIRE ORDAINED MINISTER REGISTRATION

The states listed below require that wedding officiants take additional steps to register with their local government offices. After completing your ordination, these states require that you file additional documents with county and/or state governments. Below is a list of these states, with local instructions to get you started.

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Government Registration Guarantee

Get hardcopies of documents and credentials that prove your standing as an Ordained Minister. In addition to wedding training materials and important forms, all our packages include your Official Ordination Certificate, Letter of Good Standing, and Minister's Manual. Premium packages include our AMM Wedding Stole, our definitive book on performing marriage, "Asked to Officiate", and much more.

We're a non-profit, and rely on your support. The proceeds from your order fund our Charitable Activities and help pay for Advocacy efforts on behalf of our ministers in states like Virginia where the fight for marriage equality is ongoing.


AMM Minister Ordination Package

MINISTER ORDINATION PACKAGE

Our most popular package. Your Minister Ordination Package contains your Ordination Certificate, Letter of Good Standing, Minister's Manual, and more!

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AMM Signature Wedding Officiant Package

SIGNATURE WEDDING OFFICIANT PACKAGE

Our premium officiant package. Contains everything in the minister ordination package as well as our officiant training book, "Asked to Officiate", and your AMM Wedding Stole.

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AMM Will You Marry Us? Gift Box

WILL YOU MARRY US GIFT PACKAGE

Attention Couples! Order the "Will You Marry Us" package as a gift for your wedding officiant. This package has everything your officiant will need to officiate your wedding with confidence.

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ABOUT AMERICAN MARRIAGE MINISTRIES


"We believe that everyone has the right to marry and that it is the right of the couple to choose who solemnizes their marriage. Our mission is to guarantee you this right."

American Marriage Ministries advocates on behalf of all people to officiate weddings according to their values. We were incorporated on July 4th of 2009 with the mission of securing the rights of all people to celebrate marriages that reflect their beliefs. Since then, over 1,412,875 people across the United States have gotten ordained with AMM to officiate weddings for friends and family!

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