&quot;Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, ...&quot;[0]<p>Why would the state be deciding who is qualified to be an officiant?<p>For civil purposes, think of the officiant as an additional witness
or co-signer of the license - more like a notary public or
master&#x2F;mistress-of-ceremony than as someone designated by some
external entity to perform weddings.<p>For religious purposes, consult your entity, or their designee.<p>[0] currently contested in Rowan County, Kentucky, sigh.