How to Get Ordained Online

When you get ordained with the Open Ministry you will be on your way to performing weddings and ceremonies in less than a week. Our Ministry is a fully qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit, registered with the State of California and the IRS. Our Ministers & Ordinations are highly respected in all 50 States. You'll be able to perform a Wedding Ceremony in Any State and be confident that it was Legal.

As an ordained minister you can solemnize weddings and ceremonies or start a new career as a Wedding Officiant. Our ordinations are Always Free, Granted for Life, and Recognized Nationwide.

From Ordained to Ceremony in 5 Easy Steps

• 1) Get Ordained with our Ministry

The first step is to Get Ordained. Simply fill out the required information on the ordination page to apply. Our ordinations are legal and recognized in all 50 states. After you have completed the ordination process, you will receive an email for you to confirm your ordination.

• 2) Understanding the Marriage Laws

Marriage laws vary from State to State and County to County. You will need to have copies of your Letter of Good Standing and Ordination Credential; these are your official credentials. County clerks may require these as proof of your ordination to register as a wedding officiant and minister.

3) Register with the County Clerk

Register as a wedding officiant by presenting your credentials to the County Clerk or the local agency that issues marriage licenses. They may have additional paperwork for you to complete to register.

• 4) Perform the Ceremony

Speak with the couple and plan out the Ceremony. We have literature for different ceremonies that you can use to create a custom and memorable ceremony. Look to the couple for inspiration, timing and themes. Plan the ceremony, rehearse in advance and on the day of perform the ceremony as rehearsed.

• 5) After the Ceremony

After the Ceremony the state issued marriage license will need to be signed and returned; usually this requires the signatures of two witnesses, the minister and the couple. The marriage license should be returned back to the agency that issued it. Remember that the state agencies have different requirements for the return and completion of the license. Be sure to check with the agency for any other specific details they might require.

Don't just take our word for it:

• There are over 11530 Ordained Ministers with the Open Ministry registered nationwide.
  Read how happy our Minister's are with their Credentials and Our Services.




Get Ordained, Get your Credentials, Get Registered, Get Planning, Get Married!