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Become a Certified 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.
How To Get Ordained In California
2. LEARN ABOUT OFFICIANT REGISTRATION
Wedding Officiants in California are not required to register with any Government office. Click the button below to learn more about your right to Officiate a Wedding in California.
California Marriage Officiant Government Registration
3. PREPARE FOR THE CEREMONY
If you will be officiating your first wedding, congratulations! We understand that this is a serious and multifaceted role you will be playing. Take advantage of our step-by-step guidance for everything you need to write a wedding ceremony script and practice to perfection.
California Officiant Guide To Writing a Wedding Ceremony
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. Learn how to fill out a California marriage license and more.
How To Officiate a Wedding in California
5. RECORD YOUR WEDDING WITH AMM
Now that you have joined the ranks of AMM ministers who have performed marriage, let us know! Record your wedding with the AMM Wedding Helper and share it on the AMM Wedding Wall.
After Officiating a Wedding in California