I am a Florida Notary who performs wedding ceremonies. I have friends who are current Florida residents who have asked me to perform their marriage ceremony — only, they’re getting married next summer in Italy. Can I perform their overseas wedding ceremony, and, if so, what steps do I need to take? – M.C., Sarasota, FL
While you can perform marriages as a Florida Notary, you can only perform the marriage service within the borders of the State of Florida. Your Notary jurisdiction (authority) is within the borders of the State of Florida, so you cannot perform the marriage outside of the state of Florida.
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Kelle Clarke is a Contributing Editor with the National Notary Association.
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