In most states in this country, a licensed minister, rabbi, priest or judge at the state or federal level can officiate at a marriage.Some states like California allow one to apply for an receive a temporary license to officiate over a marriage. The license is usually only for one day. The applicant must be an adult, over 18 years of age, pay a fee and submit an application completed by him or her and designate the names of the person who he or she will officiate over at a wedding and applicable mailing address, date of birth and other background information and the date set for the wedding for future records and registration purposes.