- ULC Ordination Recognized: Yes
- Minister Registration Required: Sometimes
- State Residency: Irrelevant
- Minimum Age to Officiate: 18
- Marriage License Waiting Period: None
- Marriage License Validity Period: 30 days
- Marriage License Return Period: 15 days
- Documents Recommended: Classic Wedding Kit
How to Become an Ordained Minister in Missouri
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 Missouri
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:
Andrew County
411 Court Street
Savannah, MO 64485
(816) 324-4221
(816) 324-5667
Andrew County website »
Audrain County
101 N. Jefferson St., Room 105
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 473-5830
(573) 581-8087
Audrain County website »
Bollinger County
204 High Street, Suite 6
Marble Hill, MO 63764
(573) 238-1900
(573) 238-2773
Bollinger County website »
Buchanan County
411 Jules St., Room 103
St. Joseph, MO
(816) 271-1437
(816) 271-1582
Buchanan County website »
Cape Girardeau County
#1 Barton Square Suite 203
Jackson, MO
(573) 243-8123
(573) 204-2477
Cape Girardeau County website »
City of St. Louis
1200 Market Street, Room 124
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 622-3257
City of St. Louis website »
Clinton County
207 North Main Street
Plattsburg, MO 64477
(816) 539-3719
(816) 539-3893
Clinton County website »
Cole County
311 E High Street
Jefferson City, MO
(573) 634-9116
(573) 634-4631
Cole County website »
Greene County
940 N Boonville Ave
Springfield, MO
(417) 868-4068
(417) 868-4807
Greene County website »
Grundy County
Grundy County Courthouse
700 Main Street, Suite 7
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-4040 ext 7
Grundy County website »
Hickory County
100 West Polk Street, PO Box 101
Hermitage, MO
(417) 745-6833
Hickory County website »
Johnson County
300 N. Holden Street, Suite 305
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6811
(660) 747-0062
Johnson County website »
Laclede County
200 North Adams Street
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4011
(417) 532-3852
Laclede County website »
Lafayette County
3520 S. Noland Rd, Suite C
Independence, MO 64055
(866) 864-1517
Lafayette County website »
Lawrence County
1 Courthouse Square
Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
(417) 466-2670
(417) 466-4995
Lawrence County website »
Lincoln County
201 Main Street, Suite 203
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-0325
(636) 528-2665
Lincoln County website »
Livingston County
700 Webster St., Suite 6
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-8000
(660) 646-5402
Livingston County website »
Macon County
101 E. Washington St., Building 3 Suite 300
Macon, MO
(660) 385-2732
(660) 395-4022
Macon County website »
Madison County
1 Court Square
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3410 Option 1
(573) 783-5351
Madison County website »
Marion County
100 S. Main St., P.O. Box 392
Palmyra, MO
(573) 769-7001
(573) 769-6012
Marion County website »
McDonald County
602 Main Street
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 223-7523
(417) 223-2881
McDonald County website »
Miller County
2001 Hwy. 52
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-1935
(573) 369-1939
Miller County website »
Mississippi County
200 N. Main. St., 2nd Floor
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-2146
Mississippi County website »
Montgomery County
451 W. Third St.
Dayton, MO 45422
(937) 225-4275
(937) 225-5980
Montgomery County website »
Morgan County
100 E. Newton St.
Versailles, MO 65084
(573) 378-4029
(573) 378-6431
Morgan County website »
Newton County
101 South Wood Street, NE Corner of the Main Floor
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8224
(417) 451-8273
Newton County website »
Nodaway County
403 N. Market Street, Room 104
Maryville, MO 64468
(660) 582-5711
(660) 582-5711
Nodaway County website »
Pemiscot County
610 Ward Avenue, Suite 1A
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-2204
Pemiscot County website »
Perry County
15 W St. Marie Street, Suite 1
Perryville, MO
(573) 547-1611
(573) 547-3879
Perry County website »
Pettis County
415 South Ohio Ave, Suite 214
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5000 ext 918
(660) 829-4479
Pettis County website »
Phelps County
200 N Main St, Room 133
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-6095
(573) 458-6098
Phelps County website »
Ralls County
311 S Main Street
New London, MO 63459
(573) 985-5631
(573) 985-5630
Ralls County website »
Randolph County
372 Highway JJ, Suite 1H
Huntsville, MO 65259
(844) 277-6555 ext 330
(660) 277-4601
Randolph County website »
Reynolds County
2319 Green Street
Centerville, MO 63633
(573) 648-2494
(573) 648-2503
Reynolds County website »
Ripley County
100 Court House Square, Room 3
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-7941
Ripley County website »
Saline County
19 Arrow Street, Room 206
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2677
(660) 831-0649
Saline County website »
Scotland County
117 South Market Street, Suite 106
Memphis, MO 63555
(660) 465-2284
(660) 465-2408
Scotland County website »
St. Charles County
201 N. Second St., Suite 338
St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 949-7505
(636) 949-7512
St. Charles County website »
St. Clair County
655 2nd St
Osceola, MO 64776
(417) 646-2950
(417) 646-2951
St. Clair County website »
St. Francois County
1 West Liberty Street, Annex Building, Suite 100
Farmington, MO 63640
(573) 756-2323
St. Francois County website »
Ste. Genevieve County
55 S. Third St., Room 3
Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-2706
(573) 883-5312
Ste. Genevieve County website »
Stone County
108-A East Fourth Street
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6362
(417) 357-8131
Stone County website »
Taney County
132 David Street
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-7234
(417) 546-9021
Taney County website »
Texas County
210 North Grand Avenue, Suite 209
Houston, MO 65483
(417) 967-8438
(417) 967-8760
Texas County website »
Washington County
102 North Missouri Street
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-6111
Washington County website »
Wayne County
109 Walnut Street
Greenville, MO 63944
(573) 224-5600
(573) 224-5366
Wayne County website »
Webster County
101 N Crittenden
Marshfield, MO
(417) 859-5882
(417) 468-3843
Webster County website »

What Do You Need to Perform a Wedding in Missouri
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 Missouri, we recommend ordering a Classic Wedding Kit. Although ministers are generally not required to register in this state, it's possible the county clerk will ask you to present proof of your ordination before they will accept the legality of the ceremonies you've performed. The couple may also wish to see a copy of your ordination credentials. Please try to place your order well in advance to avoid complications
How to Get a Missouri 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 Missouri and its individual counties. For example, if the couple plans to get a Clay County marriage license, you should double-check if there are any rules specific to Clay County. In the state of Missouri, the license is valid for 30 days. There is no mandatory waiting period between the time it is picked up, and when the ceremony can be legally performed. Finally, the signed marriage license must be returned to the issuing office within 15 days of the ceremony.
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 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!
Missouri Marriage Laws
Marriage laws in Missouri are primarily directed by Section 100 of Chapter 451 of the state code. This section defines persons authorized to perform a marriage in the State of Missouri, which includes ordained ministers of the Universal Life Church, among other individuals. We've reproduced the relevant portion below:
451.100. Marriages may be solemnized by any clergyman, either active or retired, who is in good standing with any church or synagogue in this state. Marriages may also be solemnized, without compensation, by any judge, including a municipal judge. Marriages may also be solemnized by a religious society, religious institution, or religious organization of this state, according to the regulations and customs of the society, institution or organization, when either party to the marriage to be solemnized is a member of such society, institution or organization.