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- Is there a fee for processing an Application for Authority to Solemnize Marriages?
- Where do I send the application?
- Why do I have to have a background check?
- How long does it take to process the application and for the certificate to be issued?
- Can the certificate be picked up or mailed to a different address from the one on the application?
- How does a minister, church or religious official, or notary public get removed from the database?
- What if I change my church or religious organization or if my church or religious organization moves to a new location?
- What if I change my address?
- How do I change my current certificate to Retired Clergy Status?
- If I belong to a church or religious organization that was just started and I am the senior pastor/president of the board, who can complete the Affidavit of Authority to Solemnize Marriages on my behalf?
- How long is the certificate valid?
- Are faxed copies of the paperwork acceptable?
- The wedding is to take place within a few days. Is it possible to obtain the Certificate of Authority to Solemnize Marriages in time to perform the wedding?
- I am a licensed, ordained or appointed minister, or church or religious official; may I obtain permission to perform a specific wedding ceremony in Nevada?
- I am an out-of-state licensed, ordained or appointed minister, or church or religious official; may I obtain permission to perform a specific wedding ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a notary public in another state; can I obtain authorization to perform a ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a judge in another state; can I obtain authorization to perform a ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a retired Nevada judge; am I still authorized to perform marriage ceremonies?
- How do I become a minister or other person authorized to solemnize marriages?
- What are my responsibilities after the wedding ceremony?
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Marriage Officiant's FAQs
- Is there a fee for processing an Application for Authority to Solemnize Marriages?
- Where do I send the application?
- Why do I have to have a background check?
- How long does it take to process the application and for the certificate to be issued?
- Can the certificate be picked up or mailed to a different address from the one on the application?
- How does a minister, church or religious official, or notary public get removed from the database?
- What if I change my church or religious organization or if my church or religious organization moves to a new location?
- What if I change my address?
- How do I change my current certificate to Retired Clergy Status?
- If I belong to a church or religious organization that was just started and I am the senior pastor/president of the board, who can complete the Affidavit of Authority to Solemnize Marriages on my behalf?
- How long is the certificate valid?
- Are faxed copies of the paperwork acceptable?
- The wedding is to take place within a few days. Is it possible to obtain the Certificate of Authority to Solemnize Marriages in time to perform the wedding?
- I am a licensed, ordained or appointed minister, or church or religious official; may I obtain permission to perform a specific wedding ceremony in Nevada?
- I am an out-of-state licensed, ordained or appointed minister, or church or religious official; may I obtain permission to perform a specific wedding ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a notary public in another state; can I obtain authorization to perform a ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a judge in another state; can I obtain authorization to perform a ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a retired Nevada judge; am I still authorized to perform marriage ceremonies?
- How do I become a minister or other person authorized to solemnize marriages?
- What are my responsibilities after the wedding ceremony?