Alaska accepts online ordinations and does not require ministers to register with any government office before performing marriages.
Alaska Stat. § 25.05.261No Registration Required
The marriage license must be obtained from any Alaska court clerk. Both parties must appear in person. The signed license must be returned to the issuing court within 30 days.
Same-sex couples have married legally in Alaska since October 2014 — by court ruling.
Alaska passed the nation's first state constitutional marriage ban in 1998 — and a federal court struck it down sixteen years later.
Every Church of Pride minister can officiate for every couple — that’s the point.
Select a county below to see local officiant requirements, marriage license info, and clerk contact details.
Disclaimer: Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. The information on this page is provided for general guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office where the wedding will take place before officiating any ceremony.