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I think they are caught up on the term "ceremony". LOL
I wonder if they have a play book for what constitutes an actual ceremony and what does not? Who exactly makes that decision? LOL
It's not "they" who is hung up on the term ceremony. The OP made it clear what she/he was looking for, someone to sign the docs and push them out the door. It doesn't work that way.
1. It isn't breaking of any oaths by the Notary. 2. The notary can marry 2 people in SC, you do not need a Justice of the Peace. 3. I really believe the OP is meaning they do not want the huge church and family ceremony. The ceremony performed by the Notary would be fine with the OP (I think). When my wife and I got married, we did so in Jamaica. However, before we left, we got a marriage certificate and had it notarized here in SC, just to make sure we were legally married (which I found out later the Jamaica certificate would have sufficed). - OP, if all of what I have said is true and what you are looking for, then send me a message. I am a notary and I will do it for you
1. It isn't breaking of any oaths by the Notary. 2. The notary can marry 2 people in SC, you do not need a Justice of the Peace. 3. I really believe the OP is meaning they do not want the huge church and family ceremony. The ceremony performed by the Notary would be fine with the OP (I think). When my wife and I got married, we did so in Jamaica. However, before we left, we got a marriage certificate and had it notarized here in SC, just to make sure we were legally married (which I found out later the Jamaica certificate would have sufficed). - OP, if all of what I have said is true and what you are looking for, then send me a message. I am a notary and I will do it for you
1. It isn't breaking of any oaths by the Notary. 2. The notary can marry 2 people in SC, you do not need a Justice of the Peace. 3. I really believe the OP is meaning they do not want the huge church and family ceremony. The ceremony performed by the Notary would be fine with the OP (I think). When my wife and I got married, we did so in Jamaica. However, before we left, we got a marriage certificate and had it notarized here in SC, just to make sure we were legally married (which I found out later the Jamaica certificate would have sufficed). - OP, if all of what I have said is true and what you are looking for, then send me a message. I am a notary and I will do it for you
OP wants someone to sign the license etc...and send them on their way. You can not do that and stay compliant with regulation.
How about describing the proper regulation and give an example of the minimun requirements. You seem very schooled on the subject. I look forward to your rendition of the ceremony procedings. Thanks.
How about describing the proper regulation and give an example of the minimun requirements. You seem very schooled on the subject. I look forward to your rendition of the ceremony procedings. Thanks.
Hey Cape....
You can find those online but a ceremony is where you exchange vows etc..surely you know that? A notary can NOT just sign papers saying he/she "married" you, because the ones getting married don't want the "ceremony". If you have further question perhaps you should question the OP as to THEIR verbage, not mine as that is where the problem lies.
I read it the way you did. I read that the OP wants to get "legally/quietly" married now, then do all the church/social hoopla at a later time.
I did some checking and a Notary Public can perfom marriages in SC. The couple (man and woman by SC law....LOL) must have a SC marriage license. The Notary will perform the ceremony, notarize the marriage certificate, and file the necessary paperwork with the state notifying them of the marriage. The SC Notory Public handbook even has a suggested marriage vow printed in it.
As the officiant, you are required to:
Witness the Bride and Groom sign the Marriage License;
Sign your name in block that says "Officiant" and apply your expiration date;
Print your name and address beneath your signature; and
Make sure all three copies of the marriage license are signed with the names and
addresses printed legibly.
Does not say that you are required to administer vows, but that is part of it isn't it? Taking and oath to be married?
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