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I believe in NC the rule is that it has to be either an ordained minister or a magistrate judge. So I THINK (I'm not positive) that you could have someone ordained over the internet to do it if it is by a recognized religion. My husband and I are atheists and were adamant about not having a minister marry us and we didn't want to go the internet route for fear of finding out 10 years from now that we had not been properly married. So, we ended up going to the courthouse to get legally married on the day of our ceremony in front of our family and friends. At the time, we looked at it as a formality and the ceremony in front of our friends as the real wedding, but the ceremony at the courthouse turned out to be very sweet and one of my favorite parts of the weekend because it was pretty much just the two of us.
I would call the Clerk of Court and ask for the marriage license office to find out for certain who can do what.
Awesome, thanks. I guess my actual question is that if Universal Life Church is recognized as a religion by the state of North Caroling?
I already have my brother calling the county clerk just to be sure.. but bees are so helpful and quicker sometimes than the bureaucrats 
I am pretty sure it has to be either the magistrate or a minister. I don't think being ordained online is going to work though b/c the minister needs to currently have a congregation if I am not mistaken. I agree with the PP that it will probably be best to call the Clerk of Court in the county where they intend to be married to find out what needs to be done.
We had a good friend ordained through the Universal Life Church and just received our marriage license today in the mail...it's all good! If you're concerned, I'd call to confirm. We also found out that you can get the license in any county in North Carolina, not just the one you're getting married in.
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So my brother and his fiancee are getting married in Winston-Salem in March, and are looking for an officiant and having a heck of a time.. (My brother keeps telling the preachers that he doesn't believe in God..
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The thought was that maybe someone (me?) could get ordained over the internet and officiate and sign the marriage license..
Does anybody know the laws and if this is allowed?
Thanks in advance!