What are the responsibilities of the member of the clergy or justice of the peace?

The member of the clergy or justice of the peace authorized to solemnize marriages in Massachusetts, must complete and sign the original license and return it to the clerk of the city or town where the license was issued. A marriage is not deemed valid until the license has been returned to the Office of the Town Clerk where the intention was filed and that office has assigned it a register number and files it with the Department of Vital Records and Statistics.

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1. Is there a waiting period from the date of application to the date the license is issued?
2. May we marry before the three days for good reason?
3. What is the cost of a marriage license?
4. Is a medical certificate required before a license can be issued?
5. What are the responsibilities of the member of the clergy or justice of the peace?