I like to be a wedding officiant in Texas, but not a minster . Like
a county clerk. Is it Possible?
2007-11-16 13:14:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You could captain a ship, become a judge, be ordained in some way. Some states allow one to complete a course to be ordained (like those online courses) and then you have the power to perform marriages.
Usually the state laws provide any recognized member of the clergy (such as a Priest, Minister, Rabbi, Imam, Cantor, Ethical Culture Leader, etc.), or a judge, a court clerk, and justices of the peace have authority to perform a marriage. However in some states even the clergy must be first certified or licensed.
Some states have laws that permit other persons to apply for authority to perform marriage ceremonies. For example, California law permits anyone to apply for permission to become a Deputy Commissioner of Marriages -- the grant of authority is valid for one day -- and thus officiate at the wedding of family or friends on that one day.
In the United States, certain states and some counties have guidelines for ministers who want to perform marriages. Here's a summary of what is involved to perform marriages in each state. Texas is one of the stricter states.
IN TEXAS
Ordained Christian ministers and priests; Jewish rabbis and persons who are officers of religious organizations and who are duly authorized by the organization to conduct marriage ceremonies may perform marriages. --- Ministers must complete the marriage license and return it to the county clerk who issued it within 30 days after the marriage. --- For questions see the county clerk.
2007-11-16 14:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A "County Clerk" is a civil servant. Which means you are either elected or you are appointed. You cannot just walk into the County Court House and fill in an application to be "a county clerk."
The County Clerks in my state do NOT perform wedding ceremonies.
If you want more information either call the Attorney General's office of your state or make a personal visit to your local County Court House.
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-11-16 23:52:07 · answer #2 · answered by Avis B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all you want to do is perform weddings, you do not need to start a church, but merely become a state recognized ordained minister.
2016-05-23 22:13:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a country clerk cant marry anyone. You have to be ordained in some way,
Sorry
Im from texas too
2007-11-16 13:31:21 · answer #4 · answered by Whit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋