Wedding Officiating

Your wedding is one of the most pivotal moments, so naturally, you want everything to go well. To ensure your wedding is official, keep the following requirements in mind:

• A wedding ceremony is only legally binding if someone is there to officiate your vows. You can choose from state judicial officers, federal judges, ordained ministers like a priest, rabbi, or another religious figure, a non-religious minister, an interfaith leader, Quakers, or a public official, such as a county clerk, Justice of the Peace, or a notary public.

• You also need to have a marriage license issued by a county court. Once you receive your license, you have all the legal paperwork you need to get married. In Florida, a marriage license is valid starting three days after it’s issued and for up to 60 days.

Once you set the date, your Florida wedding officiant will prepare the appropriate materials for you and your partner to take your vows.

United States Notary Association® does not employ attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Florida. We can not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.