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5 Steps To Officiating Weddings in Illinois

The 5 pages below walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to legally officiate weddings in Illinois.


1. GET ORDAINED

Get Ordained In Illinois

Become an Ordained Minister to perform marriage in Illinois. American Marriage Ministries' Free Online Ordination gives you the legal authority to officiate weddings in Illinois.

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2. OFFICIANT REGISTRATION

Illinois Officiant Government Registration Requirements

Wedding Officiants in Illinois are not required to register with any Government office. Learn more about your right to Officiate a Wedding in Illinois.

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3. PREPARE FOR THE CEREMONY

Officiant Preparation for a Wedding in Illinois

Take advantage of our step-by-step guidance for everything you need to write a wedding ceremony script and practice to perfection.

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4. OFFICIATE THE WEDDING

Officiate a Wedding in Illinois

On the wedding day, your legal role as the officiant is to officiate the ceremony and complete the Illinois marriage license with the couple and any required witnesses.

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5. RECORD YOUR WEDDING WITH AMM

After Officiating a Wedding in Illinois

Now that the wedding has been performed, make sure to take care of any follow-up duties that may be asked of you in Illinois.

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Checkout the AMM Blog

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Read our sample wedding ceremony scripts online

Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts

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Wedding Officiant Training

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