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Officiant Dilemma!!! Please Help!!

Kfudge0714Kfudge0714 member
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I had planned on asking my grandfather to marry us because I found out that great state of Massachusetts allows family/friends to be JP for a day... only problem is I fell in love with a venue in New Hampshire! And from the research I have done I do not believe that New Hampshire allows this!! Anyone know for sure if this is true or if there is a way around it?????



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Re: Officiant Dilemma!!! Please Help!!

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    Brandiewine11Brandiewine11 member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi! The only thing he can do is get "ordained" online, then you have to get a waiver from the state of NH. I was considering it, but I haven't called the state yet to verify what needs to be done. I think you can make it work, but call to be sure. Good luck!
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    Kfudge0714Kfudge0714 member
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    edited December 2011
    Great! Thanks for the help.. I'll have to look into that. I guess Masschusetts just makes it easier.. fill out an application and send them a check for $25. Please keep me posted if you if out any more info and I'll do the same! =)


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    sunshine9779sunshine9779 member
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    edited December 2011
    I believe in NH any one can become a JP.  You need two current JPs to sign a form and a notary public.  The fee is $75.  I am having a friend officiate my ceremony and this is the route we're going.  The only hiccup for you is I am not sure if you have to be a NH resident to become a NH JP.  Best of luck and where is this venue, if I may ask.  We're still researching.
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