- ULC Ordination Recognized: Yes
- Minister Registration Required: No
- State Residency: Irrelevant
- Minimum Age to Officiate: 18
- Marriage License Waiting Period: 3 Days
- Marriage License Validity Period: 90 Days
- Marriage License Return Period: By Expiration
- Documents Recommended: Classic Wedding Kit
How to Become an Ordained Minister in Alaska
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 Alaska
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 section of our website.
Select your county to view contact information for each office:
Aleutians East Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Aleutians East Borough website »
Aleutians West Census Area
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Aleutians West Census Area website »
Bethel Census Area
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Bethel Census Area website »
Bristol Bay Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Bristol Bay Borough website »
City and Borough of Haines
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
City and Borough of Haines website »
City and Borough of Juneau
5441 Commercial Blvd. PO Box 110675
Juneau, AK
(907) 465-3391
(907) 465-3618
City and Borough of Juneau website »
City and Borough of Sitka
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
City and Borough of Sitka website »
City and Borough of Wrangell
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
City and Borough of Wrangell website »
City and Borough of Yakutat
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
City and Borough of Yakutat website »
Denali Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Denali Borough website »
Dillingham Census Area
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Dillingham Census Area website »
Fairbanks North Star Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Fairbanks North Star Borough website »
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area website »
Kenai Peninsula Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Kenai Peninsula Borough website »
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Ketchikan Gateway Borough website »
Kodiak Island Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Kodiak Island Borough website »
Kusilvak Census Area
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Kusilvak Census Area website »
Lake and Peninsula Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Lake and Peninsula Borough website »
Matanuska-Susitna Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Matanuska-Susitna Borough website »
Municipality of Anchorage
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Municipality of Anchorage website »
Municipality of Skagway Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Municipality of Skagway Borough website »
Nome Census Area
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Nome Census Area website »
North Slope Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
North Slope Borough website »
Northwest Arctic Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Northwest Arctic Borough website »
Petersburg Borough
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Petersburg Borough website »
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area website »
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Southeast Fairbanks Census Area website »
Valdez-Cordova Census Area
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Valdez-Cordova Census Area website »
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
3601 C Street, Suite 128
Anchorage, AK
(907) 269-0991
(907) 269-0994
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area website »

What Do You Need to Perform a Wedding in Alaska
Once you've determined what you need, simply log in to your account and order the materials from our online catalog. Based on the feedback we've received from our ministers in Alaska, we recommend ordering a Classic Wedding Kit. Although ministers are generally not required to register in Alaska, there's a possibility that the county clerk will ask you to present proof of your ordination. Keep in mind that the couple may also like to see your ordination credentials. Please remember to place your order well in advance of the wedding to avoid complications.
How to Get a Alaska Marriage License
Licenses are issued by the County Clerk's office, and will be picked up by the couple. As a minister, it's your responsibility to understand how marriage licenses work in Alaska and its individual counties For example, if the couple plans to get an Anchorage County marriage license, you should double-check if there are any rules specific to Anchorage County. In the state of Alaska, the license is valid for 30 days.There is a mandatory 3-day waiting period between the time it is picked up, and when the ceremony can be legally performed. Finally, make sure the couple is aware that the signed marriage license must be returned to the issuing office before the expiration date.
How to Perform a Wedding
Congratulations, you're ready to officiate the wedding! If you need any assistance in this important task, we encourage you to utilize the tools below. Together these exclusive resources include everything you'll need to craft the perfect wedding ceremony for any couple. Created with our ministers in mind, they offer tips and helpful information for all aspects of performing a ceremony. Fun fact: many ULC ministers have become professional officiants using these tools as a guide!
Finalizing the Marriage
After you perform the ceremony, you will sign the marriage license along with the couple and their two witnesses. 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. You may also wish to give the couple a commemorative gift, like a marriage certificate to mark their special day. Last thing: make sure the signed license gets resubmitted to the marriage office before the deadline!
Alaska Marriage Laws
Marriage laws in Alaska are primarily directed by Chapter 25.05 of Alaska's Statutes. This section defines persons authorized to perform a marriage in the State of Alaska, which includes ordained ministers of the Universal Life Church, among other individuals. We've reproduced the relevant portion below:
Sec. 25.05.261. Who may solemnize. (a) Marriages may be solemnized (1) by a minister, priest, or rabbi of any church or congregation in the state, or by a commissioned officer of the Salvation Army, or by the principal officer or elder of recognized churches or congregations that traditionally do not have regular ministers, priests, or rabbis, anywhere within the state; (2) by a marriage commissioner or judicial officer of the state anywhere within the jurisdiction of the commissioner or officer; or (3) before or in any religious organization or congregation according to the established ritual or form commonly practiced in the organization or congregation. (b) This section may not be construed to waive the requirements for obtaining a marriage license.