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Does Georgia Recognize Online Ordinations?

Chloe Bennett • • 7 min read
Does Georgia Recognize Online Ordinations?

"Georgia law says you can perform a marriage if you're a judge or if you're a member of a religious sect or religious society," attorney Randy Kessler said. ... Given these sources, 11Alive can verify it is legal under state law for those ordained online via Universal Life Church

Universal Life Church
Most individual U.S. states recognize the church as a legal entity by extending recognition to its ministers. Not all states recognize the ULC as a nonprofit organization; therefore, it is up to each minister to determine his or her legal standing.
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to officiate weddings in Georgia.

What states do not recognize online ordination?

Tennessee and Virginia — and sometimes Alabama, New York, Pennsylvania and Utah — don't recognize ministers ordained online through sites such as Universal Life Church.

Are online ordinations legal?

Section 400-402 of the California Family Code states that any “authorized person of any religious denomination” may officiate a wedding, including those who have received authorization via the Internet from religious groups.

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