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Credentialing Policy

Certification levels, renewal expectations, and verification controls.

Status: DRAFT | v0.1 | Last updated 2026-02-13

Draft status: internal working document for operational alignment and steward review.

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Policy outline

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    Status ladder

    • Ordained -> Certified Officiant -> Active Officiant -> Senior Officiant.
    • Status advancement requires documented criteria and auditable source events.

    Good Standing model

    • Ordination remains permanent while Good Standing is renewable.
    • Standing renewal requires affirmation and continuing education check.

    Public verification

    • Minister verification must expose only public-safe status fields.
    • QR links must resolve to canonical verification endpoints.
    Church Bylaws Ordination Policy Code of Ethics Marriage Officiant Policy Discipline and Revocation Policy

    Not legal advice: This page is informational operational guidance. Confirm requirements directly with the local clerk, court, or statute source before any ceremony.