Weddings by State
State Specific Information on Marriage Officiant Registration Requirements, How to Officiate Weddings, and more. Learn More at American Marriage Ministries.
State Specific Information on Marriage Officiant Registration Requirements, How to Officiate Weddings, and more. Learn More at American Marriage Ministries.
As an AMM marriage officiant you are able to perform marriage anywhere in the US. The list below highlights the States where officiant registration is required and what government office registers officiants. Click on a state for more information.
Registration Office: County Clerk
Approximate Cost: $50
Registration Difficulty: Easy
Processing Time: Up To 30 Days
Registration Office: Clerk of the Peace
Approximate Cost: $50
Registration Difficulty: Easy
Processing Time: Up To 30 Days
Registration Office: Department of Health Vital Records Office
Approximate Cost: $110 / yr
Registration Difficulty: Easy
Processing Time: Up To 2 Weeks
Registration Office: Parish Clerk of Court
Approximate Cost: $50
Registration Difficulty: Easy
Processing Time: Up To 30 Days
Registration Office: Secretary of the Commonwealth
Approximate Cost: $50
Registration Difficulty: Easy
Processing Time: 4 - 6 Weeks
Registration Office: Local County Registrar
Approximate Cost: $30 - $100
Registration Difficulty: Easy
Processing Time: Up To 30 Days
Registration Office: County Clerk
Approximate Cost: $25 - $100
Registration Difficulty: Difficult
Processing Time: 2 - 6 Weeks
Are Online Ordinations Legal? Yes
Is Officiant Registration Required? Non-Residents Only
Registration Office: Secretary of State
Approximate Cost: $25
Registration Difficulty: Easy
Processing Time: Up To 14 Days
Are Online Ordinations Legal? Yes
Is Officiant Registration Required? Depends on Location
Registration Office: New York City Clerk Marriage Bureau
Approximate Cost: $15
Registration Difficulty: Difficult
Processing Time: 2 - 6 Weeks
Registration Office: Secretary of State
Approximate Cost: $10
Registration Difficulty: Easy
Processing Time: 2-3 Days
Registration Office: Demographic Registry Office
Approximate Cost: $30
Registration Difficulty: Difficult
Processing Time: 1-3 Business Days
Are Online Ordinations Legal? Yes
Is Officiant Registration Required? Non-Residents Only
Registration Office: Vermont Judiciary
Approximate Cost: $100
Registration Difficulty: Easy
Processing Time: Up To 7 Days
Registration Office: Superior Court
Approximate Cost: $50
Registration Difficulty: Difficult
Processing Time: Depends on County
Registration Office: DC Marriage Bureau
Approximate Cost: $25 or $35
Registration Difficulty: Easy
Processing Time: Up To 5 Days
Registration Office: Secretary of State
Approximate Cost: $25
Registration Difficulty: Easy
Processing Time: Up To 7 Days
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