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8 "Regulations" Category Articles
Oklahoma revisits minister registration (and a look at all the states that require registration to perform marriage)
Will Oklahoma still require wedding officiants to register with the county clerk in 2021? Learn which states require licensing and minister registration.
Don’t get the minister blues… bet on black (ink)
Most counties have requirements about what color ink can be used on official documents. Be a good officiant and use black ink when signing and filling out all marriage licenses, marriage forms, and registration documents.
New York City Marriage Bureau opens its doors (partially), now accepting appointments for marriage licenses
The New York City Marriage Bureau announced that couples can begin setting appointments to apply for their marriage licenses, suggesting that things might be returning to normal in the wedding indsutry.
These states are where you can - and can't - get married online
Some states are now allowing couples to get married online. California, New York, Illinois and other states have passed emergency measurers allowing couples to get married via Skype, Zoom, and FaceTime, updates for 2021 with new states.
Skype, Zoom, Livestream: Virtual Wedding Ceremonies Defined
What virtual wedding ceremonies are and why it's important to understand how they pertain to marriage laws during the Coronavirus pandemic
Ask AMM: "Can I Perform My Own Marriage Ceremony?"
Regulations and policies for performing self-uniting or self-solemnizing marriage ceremonies in select states
Asked to Officiate a Wedding?
Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.
Proposed New Jersey Amendment to "Authorize Persons Serving Overseas in Military to be Married or Enter into Civil Union by Video Conference or Other Electronic Means”
New Jersey’s marriage by proxy laws will now authorize persons serving overseas in military to be married or enter into civil union by video conference or other electronic means
Will a Government Shutdown Prevent You From Filing Your Marriage License Or Getting Married? (updated)
Will you be able to file for your marriage license or get married if there is a government shutdown? We checked with local government offices to find out.