Marriages by Online Ordained Ministers

[gseybert]

Is it legal for an online ordained minister to perform a marriage in Pennsylvania?

 

[army judge]

You might be better served to pose this question to a county clerk in PA.

Generally, the answer is yes!

In most jurisdictions becoming a minister is even easier than online ordination or recognition by a certain denomination. It is in the constitution, religious freedom.

 

[gseybert]

Thank you for your response. I went to the County Clerk with my ordination certificate to register and they said it was not necessary. My niece is getting married and because they do not attend a church anywhere, they already live together and just found out they are expecting, it was hard to find a pastor to marry them so I decided to get ordained online to try to help them. They just want to do the right thing and I just want to be sure it is legal.

 

[army judge]

My best to the almost newlyweds.

I have one of those online ordinations, too.
I've married a few people in my time, too.
God bless.

 

[gseybert]

Can I ask what state you are in? If not, that is ok.....and thanks for the best wishes

 

[army judge]

Can I ask what state you are in? If not, that is ok.....and thanks for the best wishes

I don't live in a state, we call it The Republic of Texas!

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[gseybert]

and I am in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania..... Thanks for your help....wedding went beautifully....

 

[army judge]

Great. May the couple live happily ever after!

 

[kazijames]

Online Marriage Benefit

Is it legal when some one get marriage by online? Marriage is very important part of human life.

 

[mileytipton]

Hi,
As per law, MY answer is also Yes.