Get Ordained Online as a Minister with Open Ministry
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 legal authority to officiate weddings, vow renewals, civil unions, commitment ceremonies, and more anywhere in the United States.
Why Choose Online Ordination with Open Ministry?
- Fast & Free Ordination Complete your application in minutes with no fees or hidden costs.
- Lifetime Minister Credential available Your ordination is granted for life; printed certificates available at our bookstore.
- Nationwide Recognition Valid in all 50 states and recognized by every county clerk’s office.
- Wedding Officiant Resources Access ceremony scripts, guides, and best practices for professional officiants.
- Career & Community Support Join in with hundreds of thousands of ministers in our online community and leverage business tools to grow your officiant services.
How Our Online Ordination Works
- Sign Up: Click "Get Ordained Online" and create a free Open Ministry account. Fill out our secure, mobile-friendly form with basic information.
- Instant Ordinations: Receive your free digital ordination by email often within hours.
- Order Printed Copy: If you want a formal certificate, select from a printed hard copy option from our bookstore.
- Start Officiating: Use your official credentials to perform weddings, civil unions, and ceremonies.
What You Receive
- Official Lifetime Ordination from Open Ministry
- Access to resources from our support team
- Ability to get credentials as an independant minister
Whether you’re officiating your first friend’s wedding, renewing vows for a couple, or building a full-time career as a wedding officiant, Open Ministry provides the tools and support you need every step of the way.
Who Can Ordain?
Anyone over 18 with a valid email address can become an ordained minister online. No theological degree or church affiliation is required our inclusive, non-denominational process welcomes ministers from all backgrounds.
Get Started Today
Get Ordained Online Today or explore our 5-step ceremony process.
Open Ministry ordination is free, fast, and fully compliant within the USA. Printed certificates available for puchase. Join over 300,000 ministers who have already been ordained online.