I have two Florida residents who are pulling a marriage license from Florida. It will be filed in Florida. I am a Florida resident and Notary. They are getting married in Canada and want me to perform the ceremony in Canada. Am I able to perform a marriage ceremony in Canada? — T. R., Florida
No. You must be physically located in Florida to perform a marriage ceremony.
For more information about officiating weddings as a Notary or in a non-Notary role, please see our Notary Bulletin article on wedding officiants.
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