[CatieLadieLooseCaboose]

I would absolutely love to have my cousin marry my finace and I. Problem is, she is athiest and so are we. We are not having a religious wedding and would normally just get married by a judge or whatever. My question is, is there a way for her to become certified to marry us without putting the whole religion aspect into it? I'm not really familiar with how this all works. Thanks!I live in NY. I will either be getting married here or in vermont.

[astralpen]

She needs to become a justice of the peace...

[paulred2]

just get ordained. she won't burst into flames. and theres no religous aspect to it. you just apply online and receive a cert.

[jawildey]

Check the state laws. Some states are more lenient than others. In Montana, anyone can perform the ceremony.

[george 2]

justice of the peace is what you want. they can and do preform wedding ceremonies. there is no religious overtones, its just a civil ceremony

[signman_03743]

She would have to apply to become a Justice of The Peace...which could take time and cost $$, depending on your state rules. A justice of the peace is NOT an 'ordained minister'....BUT if you can arrange to have a Justice of the Peace there, your cousin can LEAD the ceremony, do the vows, etc. as you want-and then at the last minute the JP would take over...all they are 'required' to do is ask if 'you take her and she takes you, any objections' so to speak. They do not have to do a full blown ceremony.So find a justice of the peace that is 'laid back' and willing to work with you!

[mellishw]

Every state has different requirements. The state of Alaska has looser laws on that matter than most states. You can look up on the web for your state because you didn't mention what state you are getting married. If you are marrying out of state get info for that state. Once it is legal in the state you get married, your marriage is legal everywhere.

[misshiccups]

The Universal Life Church will "ordain" anyone as a minister. (You don't need to prove any beliefs or education). They will send you a certificate, then you go to the city hall and pay a small fee to be licensed with the state. This will work in any state from what I've been told, but it's a good idea to double check with the city clerk.































www.ulc.net

[Autumn Dreamwalker]

You can become ordained at the Universal life church for free. Also you can be an "atheist minister" or whatever the heck you want. I'm a Wiccan minister. http://ulc.net/?gclid=CIKi49Te_pQCFR0RnQodNG8crQ