Becoming a Wedding Officiant: The Notary’s Path to Officiating Weddings
Four states let a notary solemnize marriages on the strength of the commission alone: Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Montana. Maine allows it too, but only with a separate Marriage Officiant License (required since July 1, 2023). The service pays $100 to $350 per ceremony, needs no ordination anywhere on that list, and fits neatly…
