Become a Wedding Officiant in California

How To Become a Marriage Officiant in California

The 5 pages below walk you step-by-step through the entire process to officiate weddings in California.

1. GET ORDAINED

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

2. OFFICIANT REGISTRATION

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

3. PREPARE FOR THE CEREMONY

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

4. PERFORM MARRIAGE

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

5. RECORD YOUR WEDDING WITH AMM

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

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