U.S. Marriage Officiant Requirements Overview
The chart below shows how each state regulates who can officiate a marriage and if you need to register your credentials after you receive them in the mail. 

NOTE: This is just a guide created from open source material. It is your responsibility to confirm that you are authorized to sign a wedding license. Check you state and local laws.

State	Online Ordination Accepted	Officiant Registration Required	Notes
Alabama	Yes	No	No registration required.
Alaska	Yes	No	No registration required.
Arizona	Yes	No	No registration required.
Arkansas	Yes	Yes	Must file ordination credentials with the county clerk.
California	Yes	Yes	Some counties require registration; check local requirements.
Colorado	Yes	No	No registration required.
Connecticut	Yes	No	No registration required.
Delaware	Yes	Yes	Must report name and address to local registrar.
Florida	Yes	No	No registration required. Notaries public and judges can also officiate.
Georgia	Yes	No	No registration required.
Hawaii	Yes	Yes	Must obtain a license from the Department of Health.
Idaho	Yes	No	No registration required.
Illinois	Yes	No	No registration required.
Indiana	Yes	No	No registration required.
Iowa	Yes	No	No registration required.
Kansas	Yes	Yes	Must file credentials with the probate court.
Kentucky	Yes	No	No registration required.
Louisiana	Yes	Yes	Must register with the clerk of the district court.
Maine	Yes	No	No registration required.
Maryland	Yes	No	No registration required.
Massachusetts	Yes	Yes	Must apply for a certificate from the state.
Michigan	Yes	No	No registration required.
Minnesota	Yes	Yes	Must file credentials with the county clerk.
Mississippi	Yes	No	No registration required.
Missouri	Yes	No	No registration required.
Montana	Yes	No	No registration required.
Nebraska	Yes	No	No registration required.
Nevada	Yes	Yes	Must apply for a certificate of permission to perform marriages.
New Hampshire	Yes	Yes	Non-residents must obtain a special license.
New Jersey	Yes	No	No registration required.
New Mexico	Yes	No	No registration required.
New York	Yes	Yes	Must register with the city or town clerk; NYC has specific requirements.
North Carolina	Yes	No	No registration required.
North Dakota	Yes	No	No registration required.
Ohio	Yes	Yes	Must register with the Secretary of State.
Oklahoma	Yes	No	No registration required.
Oregon	Yes	Yes	Must register with the county clerk.
Pennsylvania	Yes	No	No registration required; self-uniting licenses available.
Rhode Island	Yes	Yes	Must obtain a license from the city or town clerk.
South Carolina	Yes	No	No registration required.
South Dakota	Yes	No	No registration required.
Tennessee	Varies	Yes	Online ordinations may not be recognized; check local requirements.
Texas	Yes	No	No registration required.
Utah	Yes	No	No registration required.
Vermont	Yes	Yes	Non-residents must obtain permission from the probate court.
Virginia	Varies	Yes	Online ordinations often not recognized; court approval required.
Washington	Yes	No	No registration required.
West Virginia	Yes	No	No registration required.
Wisconsin	Yes	No	No registration required.
Wyoming	Yes	No	No registration required.