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Can I use my Notary commission to perform a wedding in a foreign country?

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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.

States that authorize Notaries to officiate weddings as part of their official duties include Florida, Montana, Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and Tennessee. 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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mobilenotarykimberly24@gmail.com

25 Aug 2024

I need witness's for a signing. How do I pay the witness or what do I charge for a witness?

National Notary Association

26 Aug 2024

Hello. Notaries are not authorized to charge a fee for providing a witness to customers and paying a witness is not part of a Notary's normal duties.

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