As a Notary Public, what do I need to know about performing a marriage ceremony?

To clarify, in Florida notaries ARE allowed to preside over weddings.

I am also a Florida notary. I think it is cool that you're doing a wedding. I want to do one really bad!

But, you should have received a copy of the guidelines with your notary stamp. If not, I would just do a quick search of notary weddings and see what you come up with.

Also, "sample notary weddings" to give you the wording that you need.

This might help:

http://www.flnotary.com/WeddingInfo.asp

Good luck!

Not really sure about Florida, but generally speaking a Notary Public canNOT perform a wedding ceremony. You are legally authorized to WITNESS the signing of papers -- like marriage license -- but the official performing the ceremony MUST be a licensed public official (judge, etc) or clergy.

Call the licensing board that issued your notary license and ASK THEM.

As a Minister, I would suggest that your check with your local county clerk, every state is different and sometimes the counties differ as well.

I have never hear of Notaries being any different than a regular person performing a wedding. Where I am at in some counties it requires a special permit that is obtained from the county recorder, and in other

counties anyone can perform the service as long as the license is signed and witnessed. For the Ceremony, you can go on line and find many samples.

Notaries don't perform marriage ceremonies!! All that a notary does is witness it & prove it with his/her seal.

I take that back...I looked it up and found that in some areas Notaries can perform ceremonies. WOW. I'd make sure you contact your local government and MAKE SURE you can.

I don't think being a Notary qualifies you to preside over a marriage.