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There is no requirement to have a wedding officiant’s license or to register as an officiant. However, you must be qualified to conduct a marriage ceremony according to Texas law.
Only certain persons may officiate a marriage ceremony. Texas Family Code Section 2.202 states who qualifies to perform weddings that are valid under Texas state law:
No. You must be qualified to officiate a wedding according to Texas Family Code Section 2.202. There is no requirement to register with the state before you can perform a ceremony.
Only if they meet the requirements described above. Some people choose to become officers of a religious organization specifically for this purpose.
Under Texas Family Code Section 2.302, the marriage is still valid if certain conditions are met:
If an unauthorized person knowingly officiates the ceremony, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor or a third-degree felony. For more details, see Texas Family Code Section 2.202(c) and Section 2.202(d).
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