Anyone know how to become an officiant for a civil ceromony wedding?

Question

I'm trying to find a website for someone to become an officiant for a civil ceremony and I can only find websites that will ordain people for religious or non-denominational ceremonies. Any help would be great!

Answer 1

In most places, becoming ordained will give you the authority to perform civil ceremonies.

Answer 2

You do need to be ordained (or a justice of the peace) in most (if not all) states.

Double check your state's website to find out how you can legally marry a couple.

I'm in Missouri, and you have to be:

An ordained minister in good standing (active or retired)

AND one (or both) of the people getting married need to be members of your congregation.

I am ordained through the Universal Life Church, which I highly recommend. As for my congregation, the last couple I married, I asked them "You're a member of my congregation, right?" They both emphatically agreed.

I don't have a church or anything, but they do come to me for guidance sometimes.

:)

If you want to be as far away from religion as possible, look into becoming a Justice of the Peace.