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Yes, you may solemnize a marriage for a family member. May I use a Maine marriage license to solemnize a marriage in another State? No.

Other states such as Maine only allow those with certain religious exemptions to self-unite their own marriage. Each state will have its own regulations for who is eligible and the rules for obtaining a marriage license, so be sure to contact the county you plan to get married in well in advance.

Maine's rules about officiation are relatively simple ? you have to be an ?ordained minister of the gospel.? The state does accept online ordination but will require you to mail in a paper copy of your ordination certificate. Most sites email you a certificate that you can print out.

May I solemnize a marriage for a party who is not physically present for the ceremony? No. Marriages by proxy or marriages performed via the internet are not permitted in the State of Maine. The officiant, both parties, and two witnesses must be physically present for the ceremony.

The following individuals are authorized to perform marriages in Maine: Ordained ministers of the gospel. A person licensed to preach by an association of ministers, religious seminary or ecclesiastical body. Judges or justices (residents of Maine only)

Application is made by both the party A and the party B. Each must show proof of identity (a driver's license or state I.D.) and, if there have been previous marriages for either applicant, Certified Documents of Death or Divorce of the most recent marriage must also be presented.