I wanted to officiate my brother and cousin's wedding. I live in the NYC metro area and if it has been a nightmare trying to register as an officiant. The documents sent to me were insufficient. I know this because I tried every which way for FOUR times sending these documents in to become an officiant. Due to COVID, all documents need to be sent into the marriage bureau and they don't answer their phones to answer questions. So, I had to painstakingly send them via snail mail to be approved, but each time it was sent back.

I also tried reaching out to Open Ministry via email twice and they never answered back. I now realize that I was missing one piece of paper (the article of incorporation, a required documents for NYC officiant registration).

--------------Open Ministry response------------------

Amy,

We responded to your inquires via our help support system on (11/25/20, 10:05 AM and again on 3/1/21, 9:06 AM and again today Monday, April 26, 2021 at 9:22 AM)

We have a very close relationship with the clerk in NYC, they even have copies of our letters on file! From your order history we see that you did not request the Letter of Good Standing for NYC which includes the required information for registering with the clerk. Perhaps that is what caused your issues in registering? We have thousands of ministers who apply and get approved each year in NY and NYC. Please reach out to our help and support desk at https://support.oministry.com if you have any further questions. We appreciate your feedback.

With Open Ministry behind me i feel that my work with the disabled and elderly has more meaning.I do apologize i have not stayed in touch as i should have with the ministry i am sure we have all had a busy crazy 2020.GOD bless you all .

Hello I need a open ministry representative to call me, I'm trying to get everything in order for my sister to be able to perform my wedding. She became ordained on December 16th 2020 but now she needs a letter of good standing please call me I need help

~OPEN MINISTRY REPLY~

We are following up on your inquiry. We want you to have the information you need to help in your ministerial endeavors. We recommend ministers hold current church ordination documentation as a record of clergy status for registration and display. Open Ministry is a church registered with the State of California; with the purpose to guide and support the church in its mission, outreach, and community services. Our Ministry has the right and privilege to ordain ministers. Our ministers have the same powers and rights as ordained clergy for religious ceremonies, weddings, and other sacerdotal rites.

Marriage laws vary per state and county, it is important to be familiarized and know the ministerial requirements set forth by your state and local government. States can require official documentation to register with the County Clerk or Agency that records marriages in the County you want to perform ceremonies. Contact the county clerk or agency that will be issuing the couple’s marriage license for information, see our Marriage Laws for details at: https://www.oministry.com/ordained-marriage-laws.

We are pleased to offer you our services; we appreciate your support of Open Ministry. If you have questions after reading our Minister Guide, you can visit our informative FAQ section. For further assistance, please contact us by visiting https://support.oministry.com and we would be happy to assist you.

Grace & Peace,
Open Ministry

I cannot find a cost to do this.

~OPEN MINISTRY REPLY~

We are following up on your inquiry. We want you to have the information you need to help in your ministerial endeavors. Our ministry does not charge membership fees, ordinations are 100% free and granted for life. Our official credentials are not state-specific, they are valid in all 50 states. We recommend ministers acquire church ordination documentation as a record of clergy status for registration and display. You can request credentials through our bookstore at: https://www.oministry.com/credentials.

Open Ministry is a church registered with the State of California; with the purpose to guide and support the church in its mission, outreach, and community services. Our Ministry has the right and privilege to ordain ministers. Our ministers have the same powers and rights as ordained clergy for religious ceremonies, weddings, and other sacerdotal rites.

Marriage laws vary per state and county, it is important to be familiarized and know the ministerial requirements set forth by your state and local government. States can require official documentation to register with the County Clerk or Agency that records marriages in the County you want to perform ceremonies. Contact the county clerk or agency that will be issuing the couple’s marriage license for information, see our Marriage Laws for details at: https://www.oministry.com/ordained-marriage-laws.

We are pleased to offer you our services; we appreciate your support of Open Ministry. If you have questions after reading our Minister Guide, you can visit our informative FAQ section. For further assistance, please contact us by visiting: https://support.oministry.com

Grace & Peace,
Open Ministry

Open Ministry is amazing. I'm earning a Masters of Arts in Chaplaincy and this will help me fulfill my work as a devout follower of Christ The Lord!

My credential of ministry arrived immediately after ordering and I will be sure to invest in all credentials offered at Open Ministry that professionally support my mission to be of help to my neighbors.

In Him..