2007-03-02 09:41:42 · 8 answers · asked by lancasteriana 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
They will need to speak to the people at the courthouse to find out what EXACTLY are your states requirements for them to legally perform it. Some states will only charge them a small fee and have them fill out some paperwork... other states require a one-day class. Being ordained isnt the only step... so dont fall for one of those "get ordained in seconds online" deals. The state has to consider you valid before your marriage would be legal.
2007-03-02 09:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first thing to determine is: is your cousin licensed to perform weddings in the state where your wedding will be held? States have different rules. After you find that out, check out the availability of your cousin (don't assume he or she can just perform a ceremony any time you have chosen). Also, determine what a proper "honorarium" should be paid to your cousin for performing this wedding. If your cousin has to travel anywhere to perform this wedding, you should cover all the costs of airfare and hotels, etc. If you are being married in your own town and/or your own church, you need to check with the pastor of that church to find out if your cousin can perform the ceremony in that church.
2007-03-02 18:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you need to do is contact your Secretary of State, to find out what the requirements. Someplaces will give you permission for the day only.
States require you to be ordained; & in some places like Ohio, you must be ordained AND licensed. Others you can become a JP or judge, but you can only marry people in your jurisdiction. Only a minister can cross county & state lines to marry.
And you must be very careful of this on-line ordination. Some states will not recognize this thus voiding any marriage or other liturgical service you may perform. In fact Rep Saylor of PA is introducing just such a Bill.
2007-03-02 19:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In MA, it was possible to get a one day Justice of the Peace certification for a non-clergy person to perform a wedding. Check with your town hall or wherever you would apply for a marriage license, and see what they know about it. If they don't know, talk to town clerks in nearby counties, and so on up to your state records office.
A formal wedding planner might also have information about those kinds of programs in your state.
2007-03-02 17:47:01 · answer #4 · answered by Jarien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply put you need to get a wedding license from your County Courthouse and find someone who will marry you.
2007-03-02 17:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Talk to your cousin.
2007-03-02 17:49:26 · answer #6 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
become a marriage commissoner
2007-03-02 17:45:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.ulc.net
2007-03-03 19:54:53 · answer #8 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋