Alaska § 25.05.261 - Who may solemnize.
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§ 25.05.261. Who may solemnize.
(a) Marriages may be solemnized (1) by a minister, priest, or rabbi of any church or congregation in the state, or by a commissioned officer of the Salvation Army, or by the principal officer or elder of recognized churches or congregations that traditionally do not have regular ministers, priests, or rabbis, anywhere within the state;
(2) by a marriage commissioner or judicial officer of the state anywhere within the jurisdiction of the commissioner or officer;
(3) before or in any religious organization or congregation according to the established ritual or form commonly practiced in the organization or congregation; or
(4) by an individual holding an elective public office in the state.
(b) This section may not be construed to waive the requirements for obtaining a marriage license.
(c) Nothing in this section creates or implies a duty or obligation on a person authorized to solemnize a marriage under (a)(1), (3), or (4) of this section to solemnize any marriage.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 25.05.261
What does Alaska Statutes § 25.05.261 cover?
Section 25.05.261 ("Who may solemnize.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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