like i know clergy, and judges but is there anyone else who could legally serve as a wedding officiant/ legally be able to sign your marriage liscence?
2006-07-17 05:54:31 · 5 answers · asked by dasosexee 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
in IL by the way
2006-07-17 06:12:57 · update #1
Anyone who is legally ordained and/or licensed to marry people by the state where the wedding will take place is authorized to perform a wedding ceremony.
Anyone can become an ordained minister. In fact, you can do so in a matter of minutes through a number of websites.
2006-07-17 06:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by twiceborne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can actually have anyone perform a wedding ceremony without being ordained in any religious way. You can go through the city/county and get permission to perform one wedding on one day. It's actually not that hard to do!
2006-07-17 06:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by ykokorocks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my town a Constable (who is not a Judge, but more like a Sheriff) can perform civil ceremonies. He also serves subpoenas and other legal documents on people. It is probably different for every state.
2006-07-17 06:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by nicolekadman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states (like Florida) a notary can preform the ceremony and sign the marriage license.
2006-07-17 06:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by SweetPea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mayor might be allowed to, I know in my town he / she is. Also, a minister, a deacon, a priest, Justice of the peace.
2006-07-17 06:01:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋