ONLINE MINISTER CERTIFICATION

Millions of Americans are turning to the internet to get their minister certifications. American Marriage Ministries' online application and certification has made this process easier and more reliable than ever before. With couples across the country searching for wedding officiants, our certifications are designed to give you the legal standing, and free online training and tools required to create memorable wedding ceremonies. Get ordained and certified today to take advantage of the most robust online training and certification available.

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1,295,966AMM MINISTERS

CERTIFICATION TO MARRY SOMEONEHOW IT WORKS IN THREE STEPS

1. AMM ONLINE MINISTER CERTIFICATION

Our online ordination is fast, free, and the choice of over 1,295,966 people to receive their online officiant certification.

American Marriage Ministries is a Certified IRS 501c3 Non-Denominational Church with the mission to provide the best minister certification online.

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2. STATE MINISTER REGISTRATION

Beyond ordination, you may have to register with the State government as a wedding officiant to receive your State certification to marry someone.

Our database of State Minister Registration requirements covers everything you need to know to successfully receive your local minister certification anywhere in the USA.

WEDDINGS BY STATE

3. WEDDING MINISTER TRAINING

Officiating your first wedding? Our minister certification is just one small part of what we offer. 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 is an incredibly rewarding and memorable experience!

OFFICIANT TRAINING

ORDER YOUR OFFICIAL ONLINE OFFICIANT CERTIFICATION HARD COPIES

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.

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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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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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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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.

GET YOUR FREE ONLINE MINISTER CERTIFICATION

After you get ordained with American Marriage Ministries, you can download your unofficial minister certification PDF for free. You can print out your certificate at any time and/or share it on social media!

HOW TO BECOME A MINISTER FAQ

Does your certification to marry someone really allow me to legally officiate weddings?

Our ministers have successfully officiated hundreds-of-thousands of weddings over the last decade, and our ordinations are recognized nationwide as a cheap and easy way to gain the legal standing of a minister. Backed by a IRS 501c3 certification, and statewide incorporation where required, your ordination is fully backed and recognized.

Is your online minister certification really free?

Minister certification is granted free of charge to all ministers ordained through our website. While the certification is free, some local governments require additional documentation, which can be purchased through our store.

Do I have to be religious to receive my officiant certification from AMM?

You do not have to be religious to receive officiant certification from AMM. Our ordinations are granted to everyone that agrees with our three central tenets and agrees to the terms and conditions.

CERTIFICATION TO MARRY SOMEONE BY STATE

Each State has its own laws on whether a minister needs to apply for officiant certification with the local government before officiating a wedding. Below are the States and Territories requiring you to register as a wedding officiant with the State Government before performing marriage.

THE BEST MINISTER CERTIFICATION ONLINE

"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 is an IRS 501c3 non-profit, non-denominational church that advocates on behalf of ministers and couples' rights. We were incorporated on July 4th of 2009 with the mission of securing the rights of all people to celebrate marriages that reflect their values and beliefs.

Since then, we have ordained over 1,295,966 ministers across the US who have advanced the AMM's mission by empowering couples to celebrate their wedding their way!

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