Marriage & Temporary Officiants

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Marriage & Temporary Officiants

Secretary of State Resources:

• Temporary Officiant registration

Additional Contacts & Resources:

• Vermont Department of Health
• Getting Married in Vermont
• Civil Marriage Checklist for Officiants
• Marriage and Civil Union Certificates
• Authorization for Out-of-State Clergy info and petition (Vermont Judiciary)