Getting Ordained Online Becoming an ordained wedding officiant online is almost embarrassingly easy. Go to an online non-denominational ministry's website, such as The Universal Life Church Ministries or Open Ministry. ... Pay the nominal online ordination fee, if any. (Most are free of charge but accept donations.)Jun 26, 2017
Is online ordination legitimate?
Yes! Getting ordained online makes you a legitimate ordained minister and in every state, an ordained minister can legally perform marriages. Check with your local authority to find out exactly what you have to do once you are ordained. You may have to register with them.Dec 18, 2018
How much does it cost to be an officiant?
If you do not currently meet your state's requirements to officiate a wedding you can do so by becoming an ordained minister online for free. Officially, ordination can be free but you need to pay for a certified copy to prove it. The cost is generally less than $20.Nov 17, 2018
Is an online ordained minister Legal?
Ministers ordained online can officiate at weddings in 48 states, with the exception of Virginia and some parts of Pennsylvania, according to the Universal Life Church Monastery, which says it has ordained more than 20 million ministers nationwide. But rules can vary by county, as in New York State.Jul 20, 2019