Yes, a notary public, regularly ordained ministers or clergy, all judicial officers and clerks of the Circuit Court may perform ceremonies.

A Marriage License must be returned to the Recorder's Office within 10 days after the wedding, since a marriage cannot be officially recorded until it is returned to the Recorder's Office. The party who performed the wedding is responsible for returning the completed license.

Yes, the Notary Law permits a notary to perform marriages. For additional information, see the "How to Perform Marriages" booklet included in the software. [back]

an officiant performing the marriage in accordance with the principles of any religious denomination, Indian nation or tribe or native group provided that when such principles require an officiant, the officiant be in good standing with his religious denomination, Indian nation or tribe or native group. The person solemnizing the marriage must complete the marriage certificate form and forward it to the appropriate county clerk within 10 days after the marriage is solemnized.

Yes. If they are authorized under Family Code, Section 400, out-of-state ministers may perform marriages.

No particular type of ceremony is required. The law simply requires the marriage to be performed by certain public or religious officials.

The Book of Order does not address the issue of same-gender marriage. "Marriage," however, is described three different ways in quick succession in our Directory for Worship: marriage as "a civil contract between a man and a woman". This description in the Book of Order is now factually out of date, as the state of Massachusetts now allows and recognizes same-gender civil marriages.

No, but read the policy concerning officiants of marriages in the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania has a provision in the Marriage Act that recognizes a marriage performed without officiating clergy. This is referred to as a self-uniting license. Two witnesses are required.

No, Section 741.08 F.S. states that the party performing the marriage ceremony shall require a properly issued license before performing the ceremony. You can apply for a Marriage License in Miami-Dade County at any of the following locations, Monday to Friday during the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In order to speed up the process, please fill our online pre-application, print it and bring it with you to one of the offices listed above for the application process to be completed.

Because it is written in the Torah. The first time Brit Milah is mentioned in the Torah is in Genesis 17: 9-12: "And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised..." It is mentioned again in Leviticus 12:3: "And on the eighth day he shall be circumcised." There is no reason given as to why the eighth day was chosen. Dr. J.H.

Islamically, no space is fixed for Nikah, for contract, for wedding, or for the party. Any decent, Islamically acceptable place, house, home is fine. If the Nikah is held in a Masjid, the prayer hall cannot be used for an elaborate wedding party because that is dedicated for Salah and Ibadah in the strict sense. But the part that is not dedicated to that, like meeting places and classrooms can be used for the reception.

In South Lake Tahoe a Justice of the Peace can perform the ceremony on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

I have 2 witnesses sign (optional) the license and then I complete the marriage certificate portion. On the next business day, I mail it to the county clerk’s office where it was issued. I also keep a copy for my records. After it is processed, the clerk’s office will send you a certified copy in the mail. This usually takes about 2 weeks.

The basic area is shown in this coverage map. We occasionally travel beyond this region - it doesn't hurt to ask!

There is no specific lead-time necessary. Availability is the key. A few days may be enough notice, while a year may not be enough, depending on prior bookings. Again, it doesn't hurt to ask!

Yes we do. We offer solo piano, solo guitar or solo harp. We also offer a flute/piano duo and a string quartet. We can also customize ceremony music to include up to a 10-piece orchestra.

I assume that you mean can I do ceremonies of different religious backgrounds. Yes and I have done a great number of them over the years. I usually suggest that they draw on both backgrounds in formulating their ceremony.

Please contact me by email (Cheryl@avowtwokeep.com) or phone (904-226-4658 or 904-220-4139) and I will let you know whether I am available for your date and then I will mail you my brochure, Terms of Agreement form and business card. This brochure gives my mailing address for sending the 50% deposit. Once I receive the deposit, I place your wedding date on my calendar.

The Mayor or an officer of the Town Hall will perform the ceremony in Italian and by law you need the translation of an official translator that happening will provide to you.