I am wondering if Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Mayor, etc are legally able to do perform marriage ceremonies. Wondering about nonreligious officials only.
2006-11-16 12:29:44 · 7 answers · asked by Heather H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
contact the county clerks office. they have list of officiators who can perform marriages.
county clerks can judges. mayors. call around and ask them.
you can find out out to when yo apply for a license to marry.
2006-11-16 12:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by CCC 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know Notary Publics can also perform marriage ceremonies. If there is a local humanist group in your area they also perform nonreligious ceremonies.
2006-11-16 12:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by Zen Pirate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know only a JP, Minister or Sea Captain(while in international waters) are licensed to perform marriages but I am not 100% sure
2006-11-16 12:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by buffybot67 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ship's captains can perform marriage ceremoies; I suspect that applies to pilots as well (although maybe in international airspace?). As for judges - I believe it can be ANY judge - not just a Justice of the Peace.
2006-11-16 12:38:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is largely dependent on the state.
however by most oceanic or marittime laws the capitan of any boat can preform a marriage.
another alternative would be to become ordaines through a multi denominational church such as the Universal Life Church. and list your religion as athiest. the ordination is still legal but is not further tied to any religious affiliation with the Church othen than as a records keeper.
2006-11-16 12:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It probably depends on your state but where I live both probate judges and Superior Court Judges can perform marriages.
2006-11-16 20:18:30 · answer #6 · answered by licorasy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't overlook Ship Captains. If I were looking for a nonreligious official, that'd be my number one pick.
2006-11-16 12:32:40 · answer #7 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋