Minister’s Credentials

Registering Minister Credentials in Payne County

The state of Oklahoma requires minister credentials to be registered with the state before a wedding is performed.  If you have not yet done this and would like to do so in Payne County, you may by choosing one of the following:

1. You can register your credentials in person.  Please bring in a photocopy of your credentials (which we will keep).  Write your phone number and address on the back of this.  We will give you a book and page number.
2. You can register your credentials by sending your information with another person (i.e., the bride, groom, friend, or family member).  Send a photocopy of your credentials with them (which we will keep).  Write your phone number and address on the back of this.  We will give them your book and page number.
3. You can register your credentials by mailing in a photocopy of your credentials (which we will keep).  Write your phone number and address on the back of this.  Please send a self addressed stamped envelope so we can return to you your book and page number.

Payne County Court Clerk’s Office, 606 S. Husband, Room 206, Stillwater, Oklahoma  74074

There is not a charge for registering your minister credentials.  Once you have registered your credentials, you can marry any couple, in any county, in the state of Oklahoma.