Civil Wedding Service in the United States
Notaria Latina facilitates the celebration of your Civil Wedding with the formality and legal validity you need. Our public notaries or authorized celebrants can officiate your ceremony, ensuring the union complies with all legal requirements in the jurisdictions of Florida, New Jersey, Queens (NY), and Manhattan (NY).
- Who is this service for? Couples who have already obtained their Marriage License from the county and need an authorized official (notary or celebrant) to legally officiate the ceremony.
- Where do we operate? We offer this service in Florida, New Jersey, Queens, and Manhattan, in compliance with the law of each state that allows notaries or legally authorized individuals to solemnize marriages.
Essential Requirements to Get Married in the U.S.
For a civil wedding to be valid in the United States, the couple must meet the following prior steps and requirements:
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Marriage License (Required):
Before the ceremony, the couple must obtain and present the Marriage License issued by the County Clerk’s Office of the county where they plan to marry. Without this document, no notary or celebrant can legally officiate the wedding.
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Identification:
Present a valid form of identification (passport, driver’s license, or state ID) for both parties.
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Witnesses (if required):
Some states or counties (such as certain jurisdictions in New York) require one or two witnesses over 18 years of age.
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Dissolution of Previous Marriages:
If applicable, proof of the legal dissolution of a previous marriage is required (divorce decree or death certificate of the former spouse).
How is the Civil Wedding carried out with Notaria Latina?
To ensure the validity of the ceremony, the following steps are required.
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Prior Verification:
The notary reviews the Marriage License and the identification of both parties to ensure validity and compliance.
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The Ceremony:
The authorized public notary officiates the ceremony, ensuring the union is legal and valid.
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Official Signature:
The notary and witnesses (if required) sign the Marriage License, completing the legal process.
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Filing:
The notary submits the signed Marriage License to the appropriate County Clerk’s Office so the official marriage certificate can be issued.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can a notary perform a civil wedding in the United States?
Yes. In several states such as Florida, public notaries are authorized to officiate marriages. In others, such as New York or New Jersey, the officiant may be a celebrant (who may be a notary or another legally authorized individual).
What is a Marriage License and why is it essential?
It is the official permit issued by the county government that authorizes the couple to legally marry. Without it, the notary or celebrant cannot officiate the wedding.
What happens if one of the parties was previously married?
They must present legal documentation proving the dissolution of the previous marriage (divorce decree or death certificate).
Where does the wedding take place?
It can take place at our notarial offices, which offer a professional and comfortable service, or at a location chosen by the couple (subject to the notary’s availability).
Would you like to schedule an appointment for your Civil Wedding?
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