How To Get Ordained in Florida
Officiant license
If you haven’t yet become ordained with the Universal Life Church, that is the first step. Anyone willing can become a legal minister of the ULC, one of the world’s largest religious organizations. Online ordination is fast, easy, and completely free. Once you have your minister license, you’ll be eligible to officiate a wedding. To become a minister, start by clicking the button below!
How to Officiate a Wedding in Florida
Contact the County Clerk’s office in the county where the ceremony will take place. Introduce yourself as a minister officiating a wedding, and ask them what documents they will need from you. They may ask to see a number of things, and be aware that these requirements vary from county to county. Rest assured that any materials or documents you might need are available in the Church Supplies.
Finalizing the Marriage – Complete All Legal Paperwork
After you perform the ceremony, you will sign the marriage license along with the couple. Your title is ‘minister’, the ceremony type is ‘religious’, and the denomination is ‘non-denominational’. You will not be required to provide a license number, and witnesses are not required. Don’t forget that the signed license must be resubmitted to the marriage office before the deadline!
Duval Loop
The Duval Loop is a bus route that runs from the Gulf to the Atlantic adjacent to Key West’s world-famous main street lined with shops, bars, restaurants, and all sorts of quirky stuff. This free hop-on hop-off bus service makes 16 stops along the way, and runs every half hour in the mornings – 6 a.m to 10 a.m- and it runs every 15 minutes from 11 a.m until midnight. – For a detailed schedule or track the Duval Loop bus in real time, click Key West Transit