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Where the marriage ceremony takes place

The notary can perform a civil marriage every day between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., including Sundays and statutory holidays, unless the marriage takes place in a courthouse. In this case, the limitations to which the clerks and deputy clerks of the Superior Court are subject apply, i.e., between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. only, every day except Sundays and statutory holidays.

If one of the intended spouses cannot move because of a physical condition, attested to by medical certificate, the ceremony can take place where that intended spouse is, if the officiant agrees.

The notary can perform the marriage in any location agreed upon with the intended spouses, provided that it respects the solemn nature of the ceremony and is furnished accordingly. Therefore, a marriage solemnized by notary gives the intended spouses a much wider choice of location.

It is not enough to just tell the notary where the ceremony is to take place. He must be able to ensure that the location respects the solemn nature of the ceremony and that it is furnished accordingly. The officiant reserves the right to accept or refuse to perform the civil marriage ceremony due to the choice of location. Discuss your choice with your notary. Together, you can agree on a place that fulfils the legal requirements.