Can a preacher marry you without a marriage license?
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Can a preacher marry you without a marriage license?
The answer is the couple cannot be legally married without a marriage license present. If the Officiant performs the wedding ceremony without a valid marriage license they have committed a misdemeanor. We then perform the ceremony as a commitment ceremony and for the most part none of their guests know the difference.
Does the pastor sign the marriage license?
Typically, couples obtain a marriage license, hold the wedding ceremony, and then have the officiant files the certificate in the appropriate county office within days. Most states require both spouses, the officiant, and one or two witnesses, to sign the marriage certificate.
Who can officiate a wedding in Ohio?
Only a duly ordained or licensed minister who is registered with the Secretary of the State of Ohio, a Judge, a Mayor, or the Superintendent of the State School for the Deaf may solemnize a marriage.
Who can legally perform weddings in NC?
Two witnesses are required for all marriage ceremonies. Marriages may be performed by an ordained minister of any religious denomination, a minister authorized by a church, a magistrate, or a federally- or state-recognized Indian Nation or tribe.
