How does a minister become licensed to solemnize marriages (perform marriage ceremonies) in the State of Ohio?
Obtain an application and a copy of the Ohio minister licensing laws by calling the Secretary of State at (614) 466-2585. Complete the application: Your name on the application must be identical to the name on your credentials. The name of the congregation for whom you are a regular pastor or minister must be identical and appear on both your credentials and application. Complete your address and telephone number. Date and sign the application. Provide proper credentials (Whichever you provide must be from the religious society/congregation you are serving and representing when you perform a marriage.) Provide ONE of the following: Copy of your license, with original signatures of certification (and annual fellowship card, if required); or Copy of your ordination, with original signatures of certification (and annual fellowship card, if required); or A letter from the religious society to which you are affiliated stating that you are duly ordained or licensed as a minister in good stan
