Secretary of State Services > Temporary Officiants
Did you know that you can officiate a wedding in VT? The process is simple:
Pursuant to 18 VSA § 5144a, the Vermont Secretary of State provides temporary authorization for an individual to officiate at specific marriages in Vermont. To officiate a wedding, you must apply and pay a filing fee through our online system for each ceremony you wish to officiate.
Registering as a temporary officiant is just one part of the process of performing a wedding in Vermont. There are specific steps the couple and the officiant need to follow to ensure the ceremony is done accurately and the correct paperwork is obtained and filed with the right officials. The Vermont Department of Health’s Vital Records Department is responsible for marriage records. It has published the Getting Married in Vermont Information Sheet. We recommend reading that publication for answers to common questions. Additionally, the Vermont Department of Health and the relevant town/city clerk can provide guidance to make sure the process goes smoothly.
Becoming a Temporary Officiant:
APPLY now to become a temporary officiant!
Steps for the couple getting married:
Additional Information:
Contact us: sos.temporaryofficiants@vermont.gov, (802) 828-2363.
Vermont Secretary of State staff is able to assist during regular business days/hours: Monday through Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. We are closed on weekends and state holidays.
Secretary of State Services
128 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05633
802-828-2363