Virginia Statutes
§ 20-26 — Marriage between members of religious society having no minister
Virginia § 20-26
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 20-26 (2026).
Text
Marriages between persons belonging to any religious society which has no ordained minister, may be solemnized by the persons and in the manner prescribed by and practiced in any such society. One person chosen by the society shall be responsible for completing the certification of marriage in the same manner as a minister or other person authorized to perform marriages; such person chosen by the society for this purpose shall be required to execute a bond in the penalty of $500, with surety. No oath shall be required of a person authorized to celebrate the rites of marriage, nor shall such person be considered an officer of the Commonwealth by virtue of such authorization.
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Legislative History
Code 1919, § 5081; 1968, c. 318; 1981, c. 295; 2016, c. 611.
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Bluebook (online)
Virginia § 20-26, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/va/20/20-26.