how to become an ordained minister in illinois

How To Perform A Marriage Ceremony In Illinois

Click here to download a free copy of our Illinois Marriage Officiant Guide.

How do you get ordained to perform wedding ceremonies for your friends and family in Illinois? Getting ordained is simple, legal, inexpensive and takes just a few minutes! Click here to get started.

Minister ordination for Illinois includes authorization to legally perform all of life's celebrations, including marriage ceremonies (weddings), baby blessings (baptism), house blessings, re-commitment ceremonies (vow renewal), memorials (funerals), handfasting, and other rites and rituals.

Ordination as a Marriage Officiant and ceremonial minister complies with all state and local laws in Illinois and is valid and accepted throughout the United States and everywhere around the world!

The laws in Illinois make it unnecessary for persons performing marriage ceremonies to file their credentials with any state or local agency, but you must hold a current and valid minister's license to perform such rites; in addition, you must present your credentials to any legal authority and/or the parties to the marriage upon their request.

In Illinois, ordination or investment by the Church gives each clergy member the authority to perform the marriage rite. Illinois and local officials in the state are removed from any responsibility for verification of minister credentials. Illinois does not maintain a central registry of members of the clergy, and you are not required to undergo any specific formal training.

Not a resident of Illinois? Illinois does not restrict legally ordained non-resident Marriage Officiants from performing wedding ceremonies anywhere in the state.
Ordination Fee: We offer low-cost ordination that is valid and accepted throughout the United States, including Illinois, for a nominal fee that covers our basic printing costs, which is generally a fraction of how much you can earn by performing just one ceremony!
All state-required forms and documents are included in all packages. In addition, any fees paid may be tax-deductible as a work-related expense. (Consult with your tax professional for more information.)
To view ordination credential samples, please click here.

STEP 1: Please enter the full, legal name of the person being ordained as it should appear on the documents. OFFICIANT'S NAME: Did you spell the name correctly? Are you 100% sure? (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.D."

STEP 2: Please select your preferred ordination package. All ordination levels permit you to perform marriage ceremonies anywhere in Illinois. Each ordination level complies with all federal, state and local laws and is accepted throughout Illinois for resident and non-resident Marriage Officiants. Select Illinois Ordination Package: 5-Year Unlimited Illinois Ordination Package $24.95 10-Year Unlimited Illinois Ordination Package $39.95 (Best Value) Includes personalized ordination certificate, letter of good standing, minister credential ID card, Illinois marriage law guide and all required forms and documents. Unlimited ordination permits you to perform an unlimited number of ceremonies in Illinois and throughout the United States without restriction during your ordination term. Single-Ceremony Illinois Basic Ordination Package $10.95 Includes personalized ordination certificate, Illinois marriage law guide and all forms and documents required to perform one marriage ceremony only anywhere in Illinois.

STEP 3 (OPTIONAL): FAST DOCUMENT DELIVERY! In a rush? Order a PDF* copy of your key ordination documents for only $6.95. PDF copies are sent via Hightail generally within one business day. (You will also receive the complete set of printed personalized documents via your preferred shipping method.) [OPTIONAL] INCLUDE PDF COPY VIA EMAIL: YES! Please include a PDF copy of my key documents ($6.95) – Viewing PDF copies requires additional software, such as Adobe Acrobat or Foxit PDF Reader (available at no charge).

FINAL STEP: ALL INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL NOT BE SHARED WITH ANY OUTSIDE PARTY.

how to become an ordained minister in illinois

Source: https://firstnationministry.org/us/illinois.php

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