What are the Wedding Officiant Registration Requirements in Michigan?
NO OFFICIANT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
You may be surprised to hear this, but wedding officiants in Michigan are not required to register with any government office prior to performing marriage. The Michigan State Government has no laws requiring officiant registration or office dedicated to the registration of wedding officiants.
Michigan does have a law (Michigan Compiled Laws § 551.7) that specifies who can solemnize marriage. This includes all ministers, including online ordained ministers of American Marriage Ministries. However, there are no laws, offices, or procedures requiring officiants to register with any government office.
Keep Records of Your Ministry Credentials
Though there are no officiant registration requirements in Michigan, you must be an ordained minister to be able to legally perform marriage. Local regulations in Michigan stipulate that wedding officiants under the designation of “Minister” be ordained by a religious organization, such as Archangels of Liberty Church.
While you are not required to register with any Michigan government office as a wedding officiant, it is a good idea to keep personal records of your official Ministry Credentials. Proof of your ordination is essential in the event that the couple, government officials, or the wedding venue request to see proof of your ordination.