Is my ordination recognised in the UK, specifically Northern Ireland?

I was wondering the very same thing myself, except for England, rather than Northern Ireland.

Gentlemen

I think the UK might well not recognise your ordination because of the State Church set up. However the best place to ask for advice could be the local registrar of births and deaths at the nearest civic centre / town hall. He or she would certainly be a good starting point as it is they who would have to ratify in legal form any marriage ceremony you would wish to perform. I'm already also ordained in the Anglican Church so have never had to jump through this hoop when I was a vicar. We also have a letter of authority from the bishop of the diocese,

Rev Dr (Engineer) Bill G4CWA

Thank you very much for your help!

Further to my last post re this subject. What is sometimes done is that the registrar of births, deaths and marriages is present at the ceremony and he issues the marriage certificate making it legal as far as British Law is concerned. The religious ceremony is still carried out but because he is present he can issue the certificate to comply with the requirements of British Law. Hope this helps. A C of E vicar does not need this because of the set up in UK but some of the free churches do and this is how it is legally done.

Rev Dr Bill G4CWA

hi i live in wales uk..is my ordination legal here? can i do wedding ceremonys here..thanks for all your help

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Simple answer would be yes it should be recognized even in the UK; but more likely than not there will be a number of additional requirements put on you by the government there. You will not be allowed to perform marriages until you have jumped through a number of additional hoops set up by your government and establish a local congregation/church. This has been a complicated process in the past making a number of other ministers choose just no t to bother; and also required the use of or creation and printing of a book of common prayer in addition to all of the additional requirements set by the government.

I would generally tell you to find a nearby member of the clergy to ask your questions but in general I found that a number of the regular clergy are unhelpful of those that wish to minister with out going through the training they feel is needed (the same training they had to endure). If you can find a helpful clergyman to assist you; it will be an enormous blessing since there would then also be someone that you can lean on in difficult times and get assistance with the paperwork that will likely be required.

I am currently seeking information for those wishing to proceed with establishing wedding officiant credentials in the UK. Until I have information from a reputable and quotable source I would advise you start by asking at the local magistrate's office (or what office fulfills the duties normally assigned to a magistrates office). I would imagine that if politely asked they would either find the information for you or point you to whom to properly make the request.

thank you kind sir all help is my kind of you and needed thanks