Washington DC Wedding Education Index

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Become a Certified Marriage Officiant in Washington DC

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

1. GET ORDAINED

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

2. REGISTER AS A WEDDING OFFICIANT

All Wedding Officiants in Washington DC are required to register with the Government. Click the button below to learn more about the Officiant Registation process in Washington DC.

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.

4. PERFORM MARRIAGE

On the wedding day, your legal role as the officiant is to officiate the ceremony and complete the Washington DC marriage license with the couple and any required witnesses. Learn how to fill out a Washington DC marriage license and more.

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.