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Marriage Officiant Policy

Operational expectations for officiants performing ceremonies.

Status: DRAFT | v0.1 | Last updated 2026-02-13

Draft status: internal working document for operational alignment and steward review.

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Policy outline

    Policy sections

    Jurisdiction-first rule

    • Officiants must verify state/county requirements before every ceremony.
    • Church guidance is informational and does not replace clerk/court direction.

    Ceremony records

    • Maintain accurate ceremony logs and filing confirmation status.
    • Escalate uncertain legal requirements to admin review before proceeding.

    Client communication standard

    • Use clear disclaimers around legal filing responsibilities.
    • Avoid legal advice beyond procedural guidance sourced from official agencies.
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    Not legal advice: This page is informational operational guidance. Confirm requirements directly with the local clerk, court, or statute source before any ceremony.