License to perform weddings
Guidelines for the State of Ohio
Application
An out of state minister performing a wedding in Ohio must fulfill the same requirements as a minister who is a resident of Ohio. For other questions, contact the Ohio Secretary of State office @ 614.728.9200.
Each non-profit corporation [including churches] must file a “Form 522: Continued Existence of Nonprofit Corporation,” every five years.
To see if your church is in existence according to the state of Ohio, search here.
You can access Form 522 here.



