Every so often I see online where someone says they spent $5 (or more) to become a minister. What they mean is that they went to a website, submitted an ordination request, and paid money for the certificate. You do not need to do that. The original Universal Life Church in Modesto, California ordains for free. You submit an application for ordination through the website (outdated though it is) and in a few weeks you will receive your certificate for free. You only pay if you want a certificate with an upgraded appearance, or if you need to request a duplicate. If you need special paperwork to be able to officiate weddings in your jurisdiction, you simply contact the ULC headquarters in Modesto and they will work with you to provide what you need. You can even be endorsed for BCCI chaplain certification (a lengthy project in other aspects) by the ULC in Modesto, but not by an other organization going by the "Universal Life Church" name.
You can get ordained through the internet by a number of ministries, but the original ULC is the one that will stand by you.
