Notary question

[lubee12]

My Dad wants to become a notary of the public in Fl to marry us but all i can find is that he has to be a FL resident. Does anyone know how he can become one down there? Or if he can become one in NH and then still marry us down there? Thanks

 

[lurkyloo]

You don't have to be a notary public to marry someone in Florida.

You can become ordained through an online church for free in just a few minutes through the Universal Life Church (http://www.themonastery.org) or the Church of Spiritual Humanism (http://www.spiritualhumanism.org/). Although not all states recognize officiants ordained by these organizations, Florida does.

 

[lubee12]

Thank you so much! That helps alot.

 

[JandJ]

Looks like Lurkyloo answered your question, but just to add, I am a FL Notary and no, being a Notary is not reciprocal with other states, and you do have to be a FL resident (I think live here 6 months, but I could be wrong on the length of time).

I hope it works out for your dad to be ordained and able to perform your ceremony!