Ordained minister license online california

No matter how small your ministry is, or if you just starting, we are here to help you get ordination credentials needed to support your outreach. That said, we understand that navigating the internet, can be daunting. If you aren't sure that being ordained online is right for you, we advise you to contact a local ministry in your area.

If you are under the age of 18, make sure to have your parent's permission and consent before you apply. We do have amazing ministers doing great things, all over the world. Here are a few of our ministers in action. Before you get started watch the video below. Ready to start your Ministry Now? Complete the 2-step ordination process in as little as 2 minutes. Please enter the full, legal name of the person being ordained as it should appear on the documents.

Did you spell the name correctly? Just checking! Are you a doctor, or do you hold a professional title? If you prefer, you may enter your name as "Dr.

Jean Smith" or "Robert Jones, Ph. Please select your preferred ordination package. All ordination levels permit you to perform marriage ceremonies anywhere in California. Each ordination level complies with all federal, state and local laws and is accepted throughout California for resident and non-resident Marriage Officiants. Includes personalized ordination certificate, letter of good standing, minister credential ID card, California marriage law guide and all required forms and documents.

Your minister ID card will show that you are licensed to perform wedding ceremonies, baptisms and funerals. See note below re Canada In addition, If your ministry takes you to hospitals or prisons, you may use the ID card to help you gain admittance to those institutions. Performing Weddings and Marriage Ceremonies If you plan to perform marriages for friends or others, we urge you to review the section "Minister Licensing Laws. It will bear the Church logo.

Your name and address will be typed on the card You need to tell us what title you want before your name, if you want something different from Rev. The back of the ID Card is signed by the Bishop Shows that you are authorized to perform all duties of the ministry including: marriages baptisms funerals other religious ceremonies.

If you would prefer not to have a date on your Minister ID card, you may choose the Lifetime Card which is valid as long as you live. Five-Year and Lifetime cards are laminated in plastic to preserve them over time. In order to become ordained you will need to order an ID Card minister license.

We offer ordination for three different terms:. Finally to qualify for ordination with the American Fellowship Church in the state of California you must agree to the Certification, and our Code of Ethics.