Task: Text Completion
Input (English): [header] How to become an officiant [title] Decide if you need to become ordained online or if you can simply apply for a temporary officiant license. [step] Several states offer a license that is good for one day and you can apply directly to the county clerk's office. Notary publics are allowed to officiate weddings in some states without additional ordination. <sep> (A) If you are a member of a family, but the officiant chooses to be a registered minister to be ordained, no registration fees are required to apply for a certificate. States only require married ministers to have a license for many people to be ordained. (B) If you are not an ordained officiant, contact the clerk and ask them if they require that you be certified as a notary in that state. [substeps] Notaries are not permitted in many states to conduct their own ceremonies. (C) Some states require additional ordination prior to mandatory officiation to grant a permanent license. [substeps] One registered minister is required to register with the secretary of state. (D) Check to see what is allowed in your state. [substeps] If you are planning to start an officiating business, you're required to actually become an officiant or hire one.
Output (English): D