Any clergyperson who wants to perform marriages which are recognized as legal in Nova Scotia. If the religion has no governing authority, the application must be accompanied by the names and addresses of 25 adult members of the religion who support the application. When completed, the application should be returned to the Office, where it will be reviewed by the Deputy Registrar General.
Temporary registrations are valid for the dates specified on the registration certificate.
Temporary licences for clergy who are members of denominations already registered in Nova Scotia are available, and these have expiry dates which are dependent on specific requirements, such as summer replacements, etc.