Become an Ordained Minister Online

Have you ever wondered how so many people are able to perform wedding and other religious ceremonies? How is it that so many are ordained ministers and yet they don’t have a church of their own? It’s easy, they were ordained online. 

There are several sites that offer ordination by email or snail mail for no cost or a minimal fee. This ordination is legal in all states except Utah and North Carolina. Checking with your county clerk to find out if you need to fill out any forms registering yourself as an ordained minister in your state. Some states have more stringent regulations than others, be sure you are legal to perform ceremonies in your state. 

Universal Life Church appears to be the most popular choice of many ordained ministers. This is a non-denominational church, though it does lean toward basic Christian beliefs. You simply fill out an online form and within twenty four hours you will have confirmation in your email of your ordination. 

Most become ordained in order to perform marriage ceremonies but few actually know what the marriage laws in their state require of the minister. Universal Life Church actually posts the laws for every state on their website. http://www.ulc.org


Once you become an ordained minister you may actually be interested in learning how to perform certain tasks such as baptisms, funerals or even starting your own congregation. Universal Life Church offers teachings on all of these topics without charge. They also have a ministry product store that offers certificates, books and other items related to your ordination for a small fee.