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HOW TO BECOME ORDAINED TO PERFORM WEDDINGS

Become an ordained minister online with American Marriage Ministries. In less than a minute, our online ordination grants you full legal standing to solemnize marriage in all 50 states and territories of the US. Our application process streamlines ordination, eliminating the complications and costs to offer you an easy and free way to serve couples by uniting them in marriage. Take advantage of this opportunity to become ordained. Ordination is free and lasts a lifetime. We ensure that you are covered every step of the way, offering free training and guidance, and giving you the tools to create moments that people will remember for the rest of their lives.

BEGIN ORDINATION

BECOME ORDAINED TO PERFORM WEDDINGS IN THREE STEPS

1. BECOME ORDAINED WITH AMM

American Marriage Ministries is a Certified IRS 501c3 Non-Denominational Church where you can become ordained to perform weddings.

Our online ordination is fast, free, and has been the choice of over 1,413,637 people to become ordained online.

APPLY FOR ORDINATION

2. STATE MINISTER REGISTRATION

After you become ordained, you may have to register with the State government as a wedding officiant before performing marriage.

Our database of State minister registration covers everything you need to know to successfully register as an ordained wedding officiant anywhere in the USA.

WEDDINGS BY STATE

3. WEDDING OFFICIANT TRAINING

Officiating your first wedding? Check out our officiant training resources to learn everything you need to know to officiate like a pro.

You will discover that officiating a wedding, especially for a friend or family member, is an incredibly rewarding and memorable 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.

HOW TO BECOME ORDAINED BY STATE

Marriage law varies by state, but our state minister registration library ensures that you meet all local requirements. We've done the research so that all you need to do is check the boxes and spend time doing what really matters -- planning for the big day. Our state marriage law libraries give you the confidence to officiate legally valid wedding ceremonies, regardless of what the local requirements are.

BECOME ORDAINED IN CALIFORNIA

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CA ORDINATION INFO

BECOME ORDAINED IN FLORIDA

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FL ORDINATION INFO

BECOME ORDAINED IN GEORGIA

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GA ORDINATION INFO

BECOME ORDAINED IN ILLINOIS

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IL ORDINATION INFO

BECOME ORDAINED IN NORTH CAROLINA

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NC ORDINATION INFO

BECOME ORDAINED IN NEW YORK

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NY ORDINATION INFO

BECOME ORDAINED IN MARYLAND

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MD ORDINATION INFO

BECOME ORDAINED IN MICHIGAN

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MI ORDINATION INFO

BECOME ORDAINED IN OHIO

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OH ORDINATION INFO

BECOME ORDAINED IN OREGON

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OR ORDINATION INFO

BECOME ORDAINED IN TEXAS

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TX ORDINATION INFO

BECOME ORDAINED IN WASHINGTON

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WA ORDINATION INFO

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Become a Wedding Officiant with Our Free Online Ordination!

STATES THAT REQUIRE ORDAINED MINISTER REGISTRATION

Each State has its own wedding officiant registration laws. In some states all wedding officiants are required to register with the local State Government. Below are the States and Territories requiring wedding officiant registration with the State Government before officiating a wedding.

FAQ ABOUT BECOMING ORDAINED TO PERFORM WEDDINGS

What does it take to become ordained with AMM?

All that is required to become an ordained minister with American Marriage Ministries is a desire to serve your community by joining couples in marriage -- and to agree to our terms of service. Please review our three tenets to ensure that our worldview aligns with yours, and that we are a good fit.

How long does it take to become ordained?

You can become ordained online in less than one minute with our digital ordination application. Simply submit your information, agree to the terms and conditions, and you can become an ordained minister.

How much does it cost to become ordained?

We are committed to offering a free ordination that never expires. We do this because we want as many people as possible to become ordained and to create community across the country by joining couples in marriage.

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WITH AMM

Become a Wedding Officiant with Our Free Online Ordination!

HOW TO PERFORM WEDDINGS

Our officiant training covers all aspects of being a wedding officiant, from writing the ceremony script, to conducting the wedding, to filling out the marriage license. Check out the links below to get started.

WEDDING CEREMONY BASICS

WRITING A WEDDING CEREMONY

MARRIAGE LICENSE DUTIES

WEDDING CEREMONY SCRIPT SAMPLES

Our free online wedding ceremony script library contains tried and tested wedding scripts that have helped thousands of couples create personalized ceremonies. Take a few minutes to review the sample scripts, and find a starting point for the ceremony that you plan to write.

THE AMM WEDDING HELPER

Planning a wedding ceremony is complicated. Get organized. Registering your wedding only takes a few seconds and lets you:

Create and share customized wedding scripts.
Get ready to officiate with quizzes and training tools.
Keep a record of weddings you have officiated and share your experiences and pictures with other ministers.

GET ORDAINED
WITH AMM

Become a Wedding Officiant with Our Free Online Ordination!