Officiating a Wedding in BC?
Currently licensed workers in The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada (C&MA) may request a temporary clergy license in order to officiate a wedding in British Columbia. A clergy number is required to officiate a wedding.
Former workers who were both previously ordained and were licensed in the C&MA within the last five years may also apply. Please read the Licenses for the Solemnization of Marriage Policy before submitting the information below in order to determine your eligibility.
Applicants should request a temporary license as soon as possible, ideally witha minimum of four weeks in advance of the wedding date in order for the request to be processed in time. All weddings must be officiated in person with a minimum of two witnesses, as virtual weddings are not legal in BC.
For any questions on clergy licenses, please contact Josh at joshuac@pacificdistrict.ca.
Temporary Clergy License Request Form
To request a temporary clergy license, please complete the following form: