Can a priest marry you without a marriage license?
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Can a priest marry you without a marriage license?
Clergy who perform marriages without a license could be charged with a misdemeanor and face 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine, according to state law. If a couple wants just a religious ceremony, “can their clergy person be charged with the crime?” Carrick asked. “On its face it is a yes.
What is it called when you get married without a marriage license?
The most important thing to understand about a commitment ceremony is that it does not involve laws or government agencies in any way; there's no license or certificate, and the participants' legal status does not change.
Can you get married in the Catholic Church without getting legally married?
In the Catholic Church, a licit marriage must also be legal in the jurisdiction in which it is contracted. But this is a rule, not a doctrine, so it can be dispensed by an ecclesiastical authority (usually the Bishop). And it can be for any just cause.
