Mississippi Officiant Training Quiz | American Marriage Ministries

1. Who is authorized to solemnize marriage in Mississippi?

Any minister of the gospel ordained according to the rules of his church or society, in good standing.

Any Rabbi or other spiritual leader of any other religious body.

Any judge of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, circuit court, chancery court or county court.

All of the above.

2. Are ministers required to get licensed by the state to perform mariage in Mississippi?

Yes, the Mississippi government requires that all ministers performing marriage register with a government office.

No, the Mississippi government has no formal licensing requirements for ministers.

Maybe, it depends on the religious faith of the couple getting married.

Maybe, it depends on the county, city, or town where the couple is getting maried.

3. What government office should the minister speak with regarding minister licensing?

The County Clerk's office.

The Mississippi Secretary of State.

The Mississippi Department of Licensing.

The Mississippi Attorney General.

4. Does the minister have to be a resident of Mississippi to perform marriage?

Yes, the minister must be a resident of Mississippi.

No, the minister does not have to be a resident of Mississippi.

It depends on the county where the minister is performing marriage.

It depends on the church to which the minister belongs.

5. What is the legal minimum age for a minister to perform marriage in Mississippi?

15 years

18 years

21 years

There are no legal age requirements in Mississippi.

6. What is the marriage license and who files for it?

The marriage license is the legal document of marriage filed for by the couple.

The marriage license is the minister's license to perform marriage filed for by the minister.

The marriage license is the legal document of marriage filed for by the minister.

The marriage license is the minister's license to perform marriage filed for by the couple.

7. Who issues the marriage license?

The minister's church.

The County Clerk's Office.

The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office.

The Mississippi Department of Licensing.

8. When referring to a marriage license, what does "Waiting Period" mean?

The period a couple must wait in the County Clerk's office.

The period the minister must wait before returning the marriage license.

The period a couple must wait to have their marriage license completed from the time they apply.

The period the minister must wait to conduct the wedding ceremony.

9. Is there a waiting period for the marriage license in Mississippi?

Yes, there is a 3 day waiting period.

Yes, there is a 5 day waiting period.

Yes, there is a 10 day waiting period.

No, there is no waiting period.

10. When referring to the marriage license, what does "Expiration Date" mean?

The date reflecting when the couple is no longer legally married.

The date that must expire for the marriage license to become valid.

The date the marriage license expires and is no longer valid.

The date that must expire in order to conduct the wedding ceremony.

11. Once issued, the Mississippi marriage license expires in...

The marriage license does not expire.

90 days.

6 months.

1 year.

12. What are some of the duties of the minister when solemnizing marriage?

To officiate over the wedding ceremony.

To have the couple present their marriage license and confirm that it is accurate and valid.

To complete the marriage license and make sure it bears all necessary signatures.

All of the above.

13. In Mississippi, the completed marriage license must be returned...

Before the marriage license expires.

Within 5 days of the wedding.

Within 10 days of the wedding.

Within 1 month of the wedding.

14. Where must the marriage license be returned to in Mississippi?

The minister's church.

The Mississippi government office that issued the license.

The Secretary of State.

Any of the above.

15. Who's duty is it to return the marriage license?

The minister.

The Bride.

The Groom.

The minister or the couple, depending on the county.