Ohio
State minister's license ($10, no expiration)
What a Lumen minister should do
Mail the prefilled Form 8001, the certificate and a $10 check to the Secretary of State — or file online with the data sheet. Ohio licenses online-ordained ministers routinely.
Register with
Ohio Secretary of State — Minister's License
Authority
Ohio Rev. Code § 3101.10
How
Mail Form 8001 with credentials and $10, or file online
Documents
Form 8001 + copy of credentials stating 'regularly ordained or licensed minister'; the name must match exactly
Fee
$10
Expires
No expiration (new application if name or church changes)
Official form
Form 8001 (prefilled)
Your registration packet
One PDF: the official form prefilled with your details and the church's, a cover letter from the church, your Letter of Good Standing and your Certificate of Ordination.
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