- 1). Review online ordination websites and choose which one you will use. There are a number of websites that you can use to become an ordained minister in Idaho. Some of them are free, but require you to pay extra for the certificate and some of them have you pay a nominal fee for a package including everything you will need to start performing weddings or officiating funerals.
- 2). Fill out the website's online form for ordination. You will need to use your full legal name, home address, and email address. Verify that all information is correct before submitting. Depending on the website you are using, you may be asked to submit payment at this point in the process. As of 2010, the cost for online ordination ranges from $60 to $200.
- 3). Print out your ordination certificate. This will have been emailed to the email address you provided. Open the file or link and print it out. If you have payed for a decorative certificate it will be mailed to your home. You should store your certificate in a safe and easily accessible place in case you need proof of your ordination.
- 4). Call your local city hall or county clerks office to find out if your town requires any additional steps before you can officiate weddings, baptisms, or funerals. Some towns in Idaho require to to bring proof of your ordination in to the clerk before acting as an officiant.
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