                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

MARRIAGE BETWEEN MEMBERS OF RELIGIOUS SOCIETY HAVING NO MINISTER (§ 20-26)

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.

HISTORY: Code 1919, § 5081; 1968, c. 318; 1981, c. 295; 2016, c. 611.