Peter C. Stearns, Justice of the Peace

Welcome to my Web site!

Presumably, you or someone close to you is considering marriage in the relatively near future. I hope that you will find the answers to some of your questions in these pages.

For those of you who live in Massachusetts or are considering getting married here, the legal requirements are fairly well spelled out in this website: MA Marriage Laws

My primary purpose as a justice is to officiate at weddings and - for those who ask for my services – to assist these couples in developing their own unique wedding ceremony. Once a couple has sent their deposit for me to conduct their wedding service, I will forward to them, either by e-mail or regular US Mail, a copy of a publication that I have prepared that aids a couple in developing that ceremony.

Couples often ask me to help them in finding readings to be used in their ceremony. I have selected some of the most popular scriptural readings and other readings that you can view by clicking the appropriate buttons at left.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that all Justices of the Peace submit their rates in writing to prospective clients for the purpose of protecting them from hidden charges and fees. The fee schedule available in this link will allow you to determine which services you desire for your own individualized wedding ceremony.

Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

If you have been married by Peter please send your remarks so others may share your experience.

This site was last updated 05/04/06

Peter Stearns Worcester MA Massachusetts justice of the peace