Section 146-6-4 - CeremonyA. Valid License Completed, valid license(s), bearing the authorization(s) signed by the municipal clerk(s), as specified in sections 2.B and 3.D, shall be presented to the person who will solemnize the marriage.
B. Solemnization 1. The marriage shall be solemnized in the presence of at least two witnesses other than theofficiant.2. Upon completion of the solemnization ceremony, the date, place of marriage, and names of the two witnesses shall be recorded and theofficiant and the two witnesses shall each sign the original license or licenses and the place of marriage copies, if applicable.3. Pursuant to 4 M.R.S.A. §954-A, notaries may not performnotarial acts, including marriage ceremonies, for relatives. However, the Department allows relatives to perform the actual marriage ceremony, providing a qualifiedofficiant is present at the ceremony and signs the license or licenses asofficiant and carries out theofficiant's responsibilities as specified in section 5.A below.C. Marriage Certificate After solemnization, the license or licenses shall be known as the marriage certificate or certificates.
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