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If so, they will need to apply for a One-Day Designation Certificate from the Governor's office. Once approved, the applicant will receive an official "Certificate of Solemnization" by mail. This Certificate must be returned to the Clerk's office along with the Marriage License once the marriage has been performed. To apply or find out more information about a One-Day Designation Certificate, please visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts webpage.
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If so, they will need to apply for the Non-Resident Clergy Petition in order to perform a marriage in Massachusetts. Once approved, the applicant will receive an official "Certificate of Solemnization" by mail. This Certificate must be returned to the Clerk's office along with the Marriage License once the marriage has been performed. To apply or find out more information about a Non-Resident Clergy Petition, please visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts webpage.
Visit the Massachusetts Justices of the Peace Association website to find a JP by name or location.