I was just ordained by the Universal Life Church so that I may officiate a friend's wedding. Do I also need to become a notary to notorize the certificate? Or does someone else notorize it?
2007-03-08 03:10:26 · 7 answers · asked by castzpg 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Send off for the official certificate. Once you have that, you can legally sign the paperwork.
2007-03-08 03:13:54 · answer #1 · answered by no1bucsfan26 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Obtaining ordination as a minister, does not qualify a person to notarize documents. You do not have to become a notary to notarize the marriage certificate. The county clerk provides the seal for marriage certificates.
As the officiant your role is only to perform the ceremony, oversee the signing of the certificate by two witnesses and complete the required sections of the certificate (location of the ceremony, date, your signature, your title and your address, etc.) . The original copy of the certificate of marriage is then returned to county clerk where they will file it.
If you are interested in still becoming a notary, you must obtain the application for a notary commission from your state or from the nonprofit National Notary Association (NNA); pay a filing fee and, in most states, post a bond before assuming the office. Some states require writing examinations and fingerprinting of notaries. Typically there are workshops held in colleges, hotel seminars, etc. to learn more about becoming a notary. Once you have completed your application, you will be required to take your oath of office in front of a notary public after you have been notified by the state you have been approved to receive a notary commission. After you have you pay for your bond, file your final paperwork, and taken your oath, you may purchase your official notary seal.
2007-03-08 03:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by Veronica W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ordained minister could be a notary if he/she applied for the license. Otherwise, you can check most local law offices and even some Realtors. Those types of offices often have need for a notary and usually have someone on staff who is one.
Do not let them overcharge you... as I recall, it should only be $7 or $8 to notarize your documents.
cw
2007-03-08 03:23:32 · answer #3 · answered by gromit1203 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will sign the certificate stating the event took place. Then you will mail in the certificate to the local clerks office in the county the wedding ocurred. They will file it and do all the necessary paperwork.
2007-03-08 03:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not the same. Call your Secretary of State; they are usually the ones that handle this sort of thing. Or visit your capital's web site. They should have info.
2007-03-08 05:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to check with your specific state, provincial, or county laws. You should read the fine print of your accompanying documents.
2007-03-08 23:46:41 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must get a notary license from the state.
2007-03-08 03:18:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋