Does a minister have to be licensed to marry someone?

Question

i would like to know because im getting married.

Answer 1

Of course!

Answer 2

Yes, he must be licensed in order for the wedding to be legally recognized.

Answer 3

YEAH. HE HAS TO.

Answer 4

In my jurisdiction, yes.  

The churches inform the government when they ordain someone, and a license to marry is issued automatically.

If you don't want a minister (or if, for example, you wanted a student minister to marry you), you would have to see a judge / justice of the peace who was authorized to perform marriages (usually arranged through city halls, here).

Answer 5

yes. you won't be legally married otherwise. You can't just get any joe blow to marry you guys.  

Answer 6

for it to legal... yes