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(in the US) It can depend on which state you reside in. All state's laws address this in a differing fashion.

Generally, not just anyone will be authorized to perform marriages. Virtually all state laws provide that any recognized member of the clergy have authority to perform marriage. However, in some states the clergy needs to be licensed. California allows anyone to apply for authority to perform a marriage ceremony in special cases, for family or friends, and that type of authority is only good for one day. Most states allow public officials such as Justices of the Peace and judges to marry couples and some jurisdictions authorize ship captains. You can read more at the state-by-state listing at the link provided below.

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