Out-of-State Clergy

If an out-of-state member of the clergy is to perform the marriage, the clergyperson must obtain a Certificate of Authorization from the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth prior to the ceremony. This certificate, which is issued by the Public Records Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, is to be attached to the original license and returned to the clerk of the city or town where the license was issued. For further information, contact:

Division of Public Records 
Secretary of the Commonwealth 
One Ashburton Place, Room 1719 
Boston, MA 02108(617) 727-2836 

One Day Solemnizer

If a person other than a member of the clergy is designated as "Solemnizer" or Justice of the Peace for the Ceremony, further information can be obtained from:

Governor's Office 
(617) 725-4080, ext. 35339