Become a Wedding Officiant in Washington

5 Steps To Officiating Weddings in Washington

The 5 pages below walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to legally officiate weddings in Washington.

1. GET ORDAINED

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

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2. OFFICIANT REGISTRATION

All Wedding Officiants in Washington are required to register with the Government. Learn more about your right to Officiate a Wedding in Washington.

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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.

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4. OFFICIATE THE WEDDING

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

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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 Washington.

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American Marriage Ministries is an IRS Certified 501c3 Non-Profit with the Mission to Ordain People to Perform Marriage. To learn more about American Marriage Ministries, check out our About Us page. Check out our blog to stay up-to-date with happenings at AMM and get the latest advice from seasoned wedding officiants.