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How To Become a Marriage Officiant in Iowa

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

1. GET ORDAINED

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

How To Get Ordained In Iowa

2. LEARN ABOUT OFFICIANT REGISTRATION

Wedding Officiants in Iowa are not required to register with any Government office. Click the button below to learn more about your right to Officiate a Wedding in Iowa.

Iowa 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.

Iowa 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 Iowa marriage license with the couple and any required witnesses. Learn how to fill out a Iowa marriage license and more.

How To Officiate a Wedding in Iowa

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 Iowa