How do you get the license to perform a wedding?

1. Alabama

* Obtain a marriage license application form from the Probate Judge's office in your county.

* Complete the form, including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the couple and their witnesses.

* Obtain affidavits from both the bride and groom, stating that they are not related and that there are no legal impediments to their marriage.

* Return the completed application, affidavits, and a $40 fee to the Probate Judge's office.

* The Probate Judge will issue you a marriage license, which must be used within 30 days.

* To perform the marriage ceremony, you must be at least 18 years old, and you must be ordained by a religious organization or have been officially appointed as a marriage officiant by the Probate Court.

2. Alaska

* Obtain a marriage license application form from the local courthouse or online.

* Complete the form, including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the couple and their witnesses.

* Obtain affidavits from both the bride and groom, stating that they are not related and that there are no legal impediments to their marriage.

* Return the completed application, affidavits, and a $70 fee to the local courthouse.

* The courthouse will issue you a marriage license, which must be used within 90 days.

* To perform the marriage ceremony, you must be at least 18 years old, and you must be ordained by a religious organization or a member of the Alaska Bar Association.

3. Arizona

* Obtain a marriage license application form from the local recorder's office or online.

* Complete the form, including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the couple and their witnesses.

* Obtain affidavits from both the bride and groom, stating that they are not related and that there are no legal impediments to their marriage.

* Return the completed application, affidavits, and a $35 fee to the local recorder's office.

* The recorder's office will issue you a marriage license, which must be used within 12 months.

* To perform the marriage ceremony, you must be at least 18 years old and ordained by a religious organization.

4. Arkansas

* Obtain a marriage license application form from the local county clerk's office or online.

* Complete the form, including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the couple and their witnesses.

* Obtain affidavits from both the bride and groom, stating that they are not related and that there are no legal impediments to their marriage.

* Return the completed application, affidavits, and a $30 fee to the local county clerk's office.

* The county clerk's office will issue you a marriage license, which must be used within 60 days.

* To perform the marriage ceremony, you must be at least 18 years old, and you must be ordained by a religious organization.

5. California

* Obtain a marriage license application form from the local county clerk's office or online.

* Complete the form, including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the couple and their witnesses.

* Obtain a statement from both the bride and groom, stating that they are at least 18 years old and that there are no legal impediments to their marriage.

* Return the completed application, statements, and a $83.50 fee to the local county clerk's office.

* The county clerk's office will issue you a marriage license, which must be used within 90 days.

* To perform the marriage ceremony, you must be at least 18 years old, and you must be ordained by a religious organization or have been appointed by the county clerk's office.