Experience the easiest online ordination process, 100% free and valid for life. Once you’re ordained as a minister with Open Ministry, you gain the authority to officiate weddings and perform ceremonies anywhere in the United States.

Why Choose Open Ministry?

• Fast & Free Ordination: Complete your application in minutes with no fees or hidden costs.
• Lifetime Minister Status: Your ordination is granted for life; credentials of ministry are available in our bookstore.
• Nationwide Recognition: Ordination granted for all 50 states and designed to meet requirements for county clerk offices nationwide.
• Wedding Officiant Resources: Access ceremony scripts, guides, and best practices for professional officiants.
• Career & Community Support: Join hundreds of thousands of ministers in our online community.

How Our Online Ordination Works

1. Get Ordained Online and create a free Open Ministry account by completing our secure, mobile-friendly application form.
2. Instant Ordinations: Receive your ordination confirmation by email, often within hours of applying.
3. Official Credentials: Request your credentials of ministry or a certificate of ordainment from our bookstore.
4. Start Officiating: Use your official credentials to perform weddings, civil unions, and other ceremonies.

What You Receive

• Official Lifetime Ordination from Open Ministry
• Access to resources and support from our dedicated ministry team
• Ability to obtain official credentials as an independent minister

Whether you’re officiating your first wedding, renewing vows for a couple, or building a career as a wedding officiant, Open Ministry provides the tools and support you need every step of the way.

Who Can Get Ordained?

Anyone over 18 can apply to become an ordained minister online. No theological degree or church affiliation is required. Our inclusive, non-denominational process welcomes ministers from all backgrounds.

Explore Our 5-Step Ceremony Process

Open Ministry ordination is free, fast, and fully compliant within the USA. Join our trusted global community of over 500,000 ministers. We are committed to providing an accessible path to ministry for everyone.