Is online Ordination legally authorized in Alaska? YES!!
What are the Wedding Officiant Registration Requirements in Alaska? No officiant registration is required. It may surprise you, but wedding officiants in Alaska are not mandated to register with any government office before conducting marriage ceremonies. The Alaska State Government does not have laws necessitating officiant registration or a dedicated office for such registration.
Alaska does have a law (Alaska Code ยง 25.05.261) that outlines who can solemnize marriage. This includes all ministers, including those ordained online by Cibus mission. However, there are no laws, offices, or procedures requiring officiants to register with any government office.
In essence, once you are an online ordained minister with Cibus mission, you immediately have the legal ability to officiate weddings anywhere in Alaska. If you’ve been asked to officiate a wedding in Alaska, get ordained today!
Ordination with Cibus mission is fast, free, and simple. To learn more about getting ordained in Alaska with Cibus mission, check out our Get Ordained in Alaska page.
Keep Records of Your Ministry Credentials While there are no officiant registration requirements in Alaska, being an ordained minister is necessary to legally perform marriages. Local regulations stipulate that wedding officiants designated as “Ministers” must be ordained by a religious organization, such as Cibus Mission.
Although registering with any Alaska government office as a wedding officiant is not required, it’s wise to maintain personal records of your official Credentials. Proof of your ordination is important in case the couple, government officials, or the wedding venue request it.
We recommend ordering your Alaska Credentials Package to obtain your official ministry credentials. Your package includes your official Ordination Certificate and Letter of Good Standing.
You can choose to be a Featured Officiant and your information will appear on this Webpage and on our Featured Page, as well as our Facebook Group where brides and grooms go to find their ideal Wedding Officiant!
Part of the proceeds from your order will contribute to our charitable activities. So, along with receiving your credentials, you are also supporting a good cause.
