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Up 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?
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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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What are my responsibilities after the wedding ceremony?

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