How to Become a Legally Ordained Minister in Hawaii:

With the American Fellowship Church the process of becoming an ordained minister / wedding officiant in Hawaii is very simple, just read below and follow the instructions.

**UPDATE 1/10/2012 -

It has come to our attention that Hawaii has changed the procedure for registering, at first glance you may register via the Hawaii Health Department website for a $10 fee. We are in the process of finding out the exact procedure, however it looks as though it may be considerably easier. As we find out more we will post the new rules. Meanwhile (unless you have had your authorization to solemnize suspended in the past) go ahead and proceed as described below, or contact us for further clarification if you are unsure.
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Hawaii State Department of Health:

Ministers may perform marriages if they are authorized by their church to do so. Ministers must obtain a license from the department of health before performing marriages.

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If you plan to perform marriages in Hawaii you will need request from us a letter in support of your application (which you will need to submit to the Hawaii State Department of Health. Please allow us at least two weeks in advance of your application to for us get a letter to you. To help us respond quickly, you may email your request to us through our contact page once you have requested your minister license / Ordination and ID card.
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1. By becoming an ordained minister with the American Fellowship Church you are a "licensed / ordained minister who is authorized by a religious denomination", in accord with our rules and customs we authorize you (once ordained & in good standing with our church) to solemnize marriages and/or officiate at marriage ceremonies.

2. In order to remain in good standing with the American Fellowship Church you must hold an unexpired minster license ID card, and be in "regular communion."
Our definition of regular communion; You must contact us at least 1 time per year, and if any of your contact information should change (your name, physical address, or email) you must notify us within two weeks of the change.

3. In order to become ordained you will need to order an ID Card (minister license). We offer ordination for three different terms:

1 Year	5 Year	Lifetime

4. Finally to qualify for ordaination with the American Fellowship Church in the state of Hawaii you must agree to the Certification, and our Code of Ethics.

While training is not required in order to become ordained with the American Fellowship Church, we do urge our members to learn more about being an ordained minister, therefore we offer a number of online courses that are self paced and written in plain English. If you are interested in training please see "Online Minister Training"

*The information provided on this page is for guidance only it is NOT legal advice.

We currently have many ordained ministers in the state of Hawaii.

It is critically important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office / county clerk before conducting a wedding ceremony. It is your responsibility to operate within the bounds of the law.