Did you know Florida is one of only five states that permits its notaries public to perform a wedding ceremony? According to 2021 Census data, there are over 5,600 couples getting married every day in the United States. ...

Revised 6/28/24

Florida Notaries Public may "Tie the Knot"

Did you know Florida is one of only five states that allow notaries public to perform wedding ceremonies? According to 2021 Census data, over 5,600 couples get married every day in the United States. This means couples across the country spend a combined $61 billion per year on wedding expenses, and for one-third of those couples, it won't be their first time saying “I do.” In 2023, nearly half of all weddings took place in June, September, and October. With summer right around the corner, now is a great time for Florida notaries to start performing wedding ceremonies. It is simple to lend your services to friends, family, and anyone you know who is anticipating their big day!

Here are the basics:

The couple must obtain a license to marry prior to the wedding ceremony

Both parties need to apply for a marriage license at a county clerk's office in Florida. The license is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance. The notary public’s job is to solemnize the couple's vows and certify the marriage ceremony.

The notary public must be duly commissioned at the time of the ceremony

Without the participation of a licensed Florida notary public or other authorized marriage officiant, the ceremony would be unofficial.

The wedding must be performed in Florida

Florida is one of five states that authorize their notaries public to solemnize marriage vows. This duty must be performed in Florida.

The notary public must complete and return the completed marriage license

The marriage officiant's portion of the certificate must be completed, and the record returned to the county in which it was issued within 10 days of the ceremony.

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