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Holiday Networking in MA

Make new connections and nurture opportunities! Mix and mingle with your fellow JPs and town clerks. We hope to see you at our Holiday Networking Event   **UPDATE: Event at Bertucci’s in Waltham, MA has been rescheduled. Stay-tuned for new date.**   Getting together with our colleagues creates new opportunities and connections – and it’s fun! JPs, town clerks and other stakeholders are all invited to attend. This will be a terrific opportunity to meet and connect with our fellow officiants, municipal and state leaders on a social level. Let’s build upon our shared interests and find new ones. Getting to know some of […]

New Hampshire – End Child Marriage

Background Even though New Hampshire’s minimum age to wed was 13 (girls) and 14 (boys), 2017 efforts to raise the age were unsuccessful. In 2018, the New Hampshire legislature voted to increase the state’s minimum age to wed to 16. That law went into effect on January 1, 2019. Efforts continue to eliminate marriage for all minor children under the age of 18. The push behind the 2018 bill was Cassandra Levesque. She was a high school graduating senior and girl scout, pursuing her passion. The experience is what led her to run for office, and she is now a […]

Town Hall Wedding

Elopement how-to

There are many ways to think about eloping. Indeed, it comes down to this. You want it done quick. And done right. No muss, no fuss. Here is what you need to know. Marriage License Marriage licenses are issued by the city or town clerk. You’ll need ID and there is usually a small fee. Check out these state-specific details: Info on getting the marriage license in Connecticut Florida marriage license information Information to get a Maine marriage license In Massachusetts, marriage license how-tos New Hampshire marriage license information To get a marriage license in Vermont Select Your Officiant All […]

New Haven County, Connecticut

Trendy New Haven County boasts lively waterfront venues and beautiful countryside vineyards. The city itself is home to excellent fine dining and cultural establishments able to host your unique wedding ceremony.  And just down the way, the Shoreline’s beaches beckon. Unsure what is the right place for you? Let your JP know what you are looking for, and he or she will likely have suggestions. Some Favorite Venues Specializing in casually elegant beachfront weddings, The Owenego in Branford does fancy schmancy celebrations, too. Satisfy your penchant for history at the New Haven Museum. Located just a few blocks from the […]

Vermont Town Clerk Conference

Swing by and visit JPus at the Vermont Town Clerk Association’s Annual Conference. The action is at Lake Morey Resort, in Fairlee. We are looking forward to spending time with our friends and colleagues: Town clerks. Being able to talk about our wonderful JP members and share material promoting findaJP.com is what it is all about. We hope that if you’re in the area you’ll stop to see us too.

Networking in New Hampshire

September 11th in Tilton, NH Get to know your fellow officiants and get the latest news on issues affecting New Hampshire JPs at our first networking event in the state. Be ready for intriguing conversations, amazing company and the chance to meet new friends and colleagues. Light fare, wine and soda will be served. Advanced registration requested. More information available here.

Networking Events – Details & Tickets

We can’t wait to see you! Eat, Drink and Mingle! Let’s get together with our fellow JPs and town clerks. Make new connections and nurture opportunities! In Massachusetts: Rescheduled – Stay tuned for new date at Bertucci’s in Waltham In Connecticut: Wednesday December 19, 5-7:00pm at Bertucci’s in Newington Getting together with our colleagues creates new opportunities and connections – and it’s fun! JPs, town clerks and other stakeholders are all invited to attend. Follow the links for tickets and more info. Click here to mingle in Massachusetts. Click here to mingle in Connecticut.

Vermont JPs

About Vermont JPs Information from the Vermont Justice of the Peace Guide   HOW TO BECOME A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE To become a justice of the peace, you must be elected at a general election or be appointed to fill a vacancy. Although elected by a town, justices of the peace are actually county officers.  ELECTION OF JUSTICES A person must be a legal voter of the town and have been nominated by party caucus or, failing that, by the town committee in order to be elected justice of the peace. A person may also run as an independent. NUMBER […]

States and Municipalities

Town, City and County Clerks Clerks and JPs: A Natural Partnership Town and county clerks are important and valued stakeholders of the Justice of the Peace Association. They have a complementary relationship with JPs, as both engage with couples at different stages of the marriage’s legal process. We love to work together to achieve our shared goals, like we did with Connecticut and Massachusetts town clerks when we squashed proposed JP for a Day legislation in Connecticut. Or efforts in Massachusetts to address the problems with the One-Day Solemnizer rule. Email Sign-up Form Offices of the Secretaries of State Collaborating with the […]

New Hampshire Testimony 2019

Special Marriage Officiants JPus’ Oral Testimony In response to our membership’s opposition to the New Hampshire special marriage officiant bill, JPus testified in person three times to the legislature; we provided alternative solutions that would satisfy all stakeholders. We also submitted written testimony, and eventually the bill died in conference. JPus’ Written Testimony January 16, 2019 to the House Judiciary Committee March 6, 2019 to the House Ways and Means Committee April 23, 2019 to the Senate Judiciary Committee May 30, 2019 to all members of the Senate Related Links Why JPus got involved in the special marriage officiant bill. Read all about the […]

Coalition Launches New Website

The Coalition to End Child Marriage launched a new website last month to formalize its collaborative activities. JPus is a founding member of the coalition. Its JPs and notary members are strongly opposed to officiating a marriage involving minor children. More information about JPus’ advocacy in this area is available here.