I am an ordained ULC minister wishing to perform a ceremony for a friend in New York. It will not take place in any of the counties requiring registration. Can I legally perform the ceremony? I have noticed that others have posed this question before on this forum, but it seems that answers vary. Some say yes, others say no. Just looking for some clarification. Thanks in advance

Laws regarding the legality of marriages performed by our ministers can vary widely from state. We keep our database of state regulations as up to date as possible:

http://www.themonastery.org/?destinatio ... rriageLaws

However it is the responsibility of each of our ministers to contact their local officials. Speak to your local county clerk and secretary of state’s office, because only they can inform you of the exact steps you must take to legally officiate the marriage. For more information we would also suggest you visit:

http://www.usmarriagelaws.com

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,