ORS § 106.120 • No State Pre-Filing Primary-Source Reviewed (2026-10-31)

How to officiate a wedding in Oregon

Covers all 36 Local Marriage Recording Jurisdictions in Oregon under Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 106.120 & 106.150.

Jurisdiction Summary • Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 106.120 & 106.150 No State-Level Officiant Registry

Officiating in All 36 Jurisdictions in Oregon: Under Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 106.120 & 106.150, Oregon recognizes ordained ministers in active standing without maintaining a statewide officiant registration office. Ecclesiastical ordination with Agape Church International is free ($0). Typical couple marriage-license fees at the Oregon County Clerk are $50.00–$60.00 (waiting period: 3 calendar days (waiver available); return window: 5 days—confirm exact local clerk procedures before ceremony day).

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Primary-Source Reviewed (2026-10-31) • Oregon State Legislature — ORS Chapter 106 (§§ 106.120 & 106.150 Solemnization) ↗

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Step 1 • Church Ordination ($0)
Complete Agape Ecclesiastical Ordination for Oregon
Obtain your permanent Agape Registry Credential ID and printable digital Certificate of Ordination ($0, zero renewal fees).
Sun, Nov 15, 2026
30 Days Before Ceremony
Confirm Local Clerk Ink & Return Rules (Oregon County Clerk)
Under Or. Rev. Stat. § 106.120(2)(d), a marriage in Oregon may be solemnized by a clergyperson of any religious congregation or organization who is authorized by that organization to solemnize marriages (including secular organizations with sincere philosophical beliefs, as well as judicial officers and County Clerks) without pre-registering credentials with the state or county (ORS § 106.120(4)(a) explicitly notes the state no longer records minister authority prior to weddings). Note Oregon’s 3-day waiting period after license issuance (unless waived by the County Clerk; valid 60 days after becoming effective) and 5-day return deadline after the ceremony (ORS § 106.170). Confirm current license and waiver fees directly with the County Clerk.
Mon, Nov 30, 2026
21 Days Before Ceremony
Complete Couple Questionnaire & Finalize Ceremony Script
Send the 10-question Couple Interview Link, confirm personal vows vs. repeat-after-me vows, and print your script in large altar type.
Wed, Dec 9, 2026
Waiting Period Buffer (3 calendar days (waiver available))
Couple Secures Oregon Marriage License & Record of Marriage
Ensure the couple obtains their Oregon Marriage License & Record of Marriage early enough to clear Oregon’s waiting period (3 calendar days (waiver available)) without expiring before ceremony day.
Wed, Dec 23, 2026
Within 5 Days After Ceremony
Return Signed Oregon Marriage License & Record of Marriage to Oregon County Clerk
Witness Rule: Under ORS § 106.150(1) & § 106.165, at least 2 witnesses age 18 or older must be physically present at the ceremony and sign the official Oregon marriage form.. Deliver in person or via tracked mail before Mon, Jan 4, 2027.
Mon, Jan 4, 2027

Ceremony countdown: 60 days from today • Always confirm holiday/office closures with Oregon County Clerk.Open Couple Interview Questionnaire →

Three separate parts of a Oregon wedding (Or. Rev. Stat. §§ 106.120 & 106.150)

Under Or. Rev. Stat. § 106.120(2)(d), a marriage in Oregon may be solemnized by a clergyperson of any religious congregation or organization who is authorized by that organization to solemnize marriages (including secular organizations with sincere philosophical beliefs, as well as judicial officers and County Clerks) without pre-registering credentials with the state or county (ORS § 106.120(4)(a) explicitly notes the state no longer records minister authority prior to weddings). Note Oregon’s 3-day waiting period after license issuance (unless waived by the County Clerk; valid 60 days after becoming effective) and 5-day return deadline after the ceremony (ORS § 106.170). Confirm current license and waiver fees directly with the County Clerk.

Couple’s Civil Marriage Document

Oregon Marriage License & Record of Marriage

Recording / Issuing Office: Oregon County Clerk

Ceremony Witness Requirement

Under ORS § 106.150(1) & § 106.165, at least 2 witnesses age 18 or older must be physically present at the ceremony and sign the official Oregon marriage form.

Spoken Ceremony Wording Rule

Under ORS § 106.150(1), no particular form is required, except that the parties thereto shall assent or declare in the presence of the clergyperson or judicial officer solemnizing the marriage and in the presence of at least 2 witnesses (age 18+) that they take each other to be spouses.

Ordination Cost vs. Physical Documents

Ordination: $0. Optional physical ordination certificate & ceremony binder—ORS § 106.120 does not require pre-recording ministerial credentials with an Oregon County Clerk.

4 clear steps before ceremony day in Oregon

Complete free ecclesiastical ordination ($0): Apply online in under a minute to receive your Agape Registry Credential ID and printable digital certificate—with no annual renewal fees.
Complete any required local clerk registration early: Confirm with the issuing Oregon County Clerk whether they request to inspect a printed credential or have county-specific signing instructions.
Prepare and rehearse the ceremony: Take our free 6-lesson first-time officiant course and customize a word-for-word script at /ceremony-scripts.
Execute & return the couple’s marriage license on time: Follow Oregon’s witness rule (under ors § 106.150(1) & § 106.165, at least 2 witnesses age 18 or older must be physically present at the ceremony and sign the official oregon marriage form.) and return the signed license to the issuing Oregon County Clerk within the statutory deadline (typically 5 days—confirm exact deadline printed on the couple’s license packet).