No a marriage has to be performed by a pastor who has a marriage license .
Yes, a retired mayor in Ohio can perform marriage ceremonies as long as they were in office at the time they retired. In Ohio, individuals who were mayors or hold equivalent positions have the authority to officiate weddings, provided they have not lost that authority after leaving office. It’s advisable for them to check local regulations or requirements before performing a ceremony.
No, the Ohio supreme court has not ruled on the constitutionality of Ohio's ban on same sex marriage.
You might qualify as the parent of dependent children.
They perform marriage ceremonies.
Same-sex marriage became legal in Ohio on June 26, 2015.
Yes, the state of Ohio's party platform does include marriage equality.
Who really cares
No, FBI Agents cannot perform marriage rites and the Agents have to get married like everyone else.
They want equality.
No. A marriage equality bill has never been introduced in the Ohio legislature.
Ohio abolished common law marriage in 1991. However, it recognized common law marriages that were established before this date. Couples who met the criteria for common law marriage prior to 1991 could still have their marriages legally recognized in Ohio.