Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in Oregon.
Get Ordained NowBest months for an outdoor ceremony here: July, August & September (avg 62°F)
Scenic settings for a ceremony: Meadow Brooks Falls, Balance Lake & Slide Falls
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Population Estimates, ACS 5-year estimates & 2020 Census. Wedding estimate: population × Oregon's 2023 CDC marriage rate. Ceremony months: NOAA county climate normals, 1995–2024. Places: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Plan ahead3 days waiting period after getting the license · 2 witnesses must sign
Online ordination accepted
No registration required
Documents typically requested:
Oregon accepts online ordinations with no registration required. Verify with the county clerk.
Oregon allows ordained ministers to solemnize marriages. Ministers must register with the county clerk.
Oregon Rev. Stat. § 106.120Grant County Clerk's Office
201 South Humbolt Street, Suite 290, Canyon City, OR 97820
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Get ordained online through the Church of Pride for $20. Your ordination is instant, valid for life, and recognized under First Amendment protections. Confirm local requirements with the Grant County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (541) 575-1675 and confirm that Grant County accepts your online ordination. Ask about any documents you’ll need to present.
Prepare Your Documents
Have your ordination certificate ready for the ceremony and to present to the clerk if asked.
Perform the Ceremony
Officiate the wedding ceremony. Make sure both parties and any required witnesses sign the marriage license. Keep the tone personal and celebratory — this is their day.
Return the License
Return the signed marriage license to the Grant County clerk within 10 days. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — Grant County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. Oregon accepts online ordinations with no registration required. Verify with the county clerk.
No — Grant County does not require officiants to register before performing a wedding.
2 witnesses must sign the marriage license.
The completed marriage license must be returned within 10 days. As the officiant, returning it is usually your job — don't leave it in a glovebox.
Grant County Clerk's Office — 201 South Humbolt Street, Suite 290, Canyon City, OR 97820 — phone (541) 575-1675.
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Get Ordained — $20Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office before officiating any ceremony. Information was last reviewed 2026-02-20.