Who can officiate a marriage?
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Who can officiate a marriage?
In IN.
Asked on July 28, 2011 Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
In most states in this country, a licensed minister, rabbi, priest or judge at the state or federal level can officiate at a marriage.
Some states like California allow one to apply for an receive a temporary license to officiate over a marriage. The license is usually only for one day. The applicant must be an adult, over 18 years of age, pay a fee and submit an application completed by him or her and designate the names of the person who he or she will officiate over at a wedding and applicable mailing address, date of birth and other background information and the date set for the wedding for future records and registration purposes.
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