Florida notary officiant
Notary wedding officiant in Florida
Yes — a Florida notary public can legally marry you. Katherine Imundi is a licensed Florida notary and wedding officiant, which means she can solemnize your marriage, help with license questions, and write a ceremony that does not feel like paperwork.
Couples search can a notary officiate a wedding in Florida because the rule is unusual: Florida is one of the few states where notaries may perform marriages (Florida Statute 741.07). You do not also need an ordained minister. You do need a valid Florida marriage license, and the ceremony must take place in Florida.
Hiring a notary officiant is popular for elopements, civil weddings, last-minute dates, and destination couples who want one person to handle both the legal piece and the vows. Katherine still writes custom ceremonies — Disney-area, garden, beach, backyard — and returns the signed license to the clerk within the required 10 days.
Can a notary public marry you in Florida?
Yes. Florida law authorizes notaries public, ordained clergy, judges, and clerks of court to solemnize marriage. Online ordination is also accepted for ministers. A notary does not need a separate officiant license. The couple — not the officiant — applies for the marriage license.
Notary wedding vs. friend getting ordained
A friend can officiate in Florida if they are a regularly ordained minister (including many online ordinations) and complete the license correctly. Many couples still hire a professional notary officiant so the legal filing is not left to someone doing it for the first time — and so the ceremony itself is written and rehearsed.
What Katherine offers
- Legal authority — Licensed Florida notary authorized to solemnize marriage statewide.
- License guidance — Waiting period, by-mail Lake County steps, and what to bring to the clerk.
- Ceremony first — Custom vows — the notary part is the legal backbone, not the whole event.
Common questions
Can a notary officiate a wedding in Florida?
Yes. Florida is one of the states where a notary public may legally perform a marriage ceremony. Katherine Imundi is a licensed Florida notary and mobile wedding officiant.
Does the notary also issue the marriage license?
No. You apply for the license at a county clerk (or by mail). The officiant performs the ceremony and returns the signed license for recording within 10 days.
Can a Florida notary marry us if we live out of state?
Yes. There is no residency requirement. The license must be a Florida license and the ceremony must occur in Florida. Non-residents often have no waiting period.