Become a Wedding Officiant in New Jersey

How To Become a Marriage Officiant in New Jersey

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

1. GET ORDAINED

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

2. OFFICIANT REGISTRATION

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

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.

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