• Associate Celebrant Endorsement Application

  • Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and the application process typically takes 1-2 weeks to review, approve, and issue credentials. 

    Our standard procedure includes the following steps:

    • Staff will check review you application, verify your AHA membership and confirm payment of fees.
    • You will be notified via email with instructions for any necessary final steps once your application has been processed.

      *You must pay your application fee online or mail a check before your application will be considered. Checks should be made payable to "The Humanist Society" and mailed to:


    The Humanist Society
    1821 Jefferson Place NW
    Washington D.C. 20036

  •  This introductory endorsement level is a one-time Celebrant status valid for a 90-day period to officiate one or a few humanist ceremonies, usually weddings.

  • Associate Celebrant Endorsement Requirements:

    • Application Fee $100
    • Completed application
    • Active American Humanist Association Membership

    The final decision on endorsement is made at the discretion of The Humanist Society Board of Directors, and endorsement may be denied for any reason. 

  • Personal Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Ceremony Information

  • I am seeking endorsement to perform the following ceremony(ies):*
  • * Please be aware that in the State of Virginia and the City of New York, Additional documentation is required. The required documentation in these places increases the processing time by approxamitely 1 week.

  • Affiliation

  • How did you hear about The Humanist Society?*
  • NOTE: AHA membership is a requirement for endorsement, and you will be expected to maintain your membership for as long as you are endorsed with The Humanist Society.

    If you are not already an AHA member, please join Here.

  • Are you a member of the American Humanist Association?*
  • Are you a member of an AHA Chapter or Affiliate*
  • Acknowledgements

  • Please confirm the following:*
  • Humanist Manifesto III

  • Ten Commitments

  • Ethical Code of Conduct

  • Thank you for your commitment to advancing humanist values through meaningful service.

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