Wedding Officiant Online Class

Expand Your Notary Business: Become a Wedding Officiant with the Wedding Officiant Masterclass

By Lisa McNammera, Paralegal and Notary Pro

Are you a notary looking to diversify your services and boost your income? As someone who’s spent years as a paralegal and notary, I know firsthand how valuable it is to offer clients more ways to meet their needs. That’s why I’m excited to share how the Wedding Officiant Masterclass can help you add wedding officiant services to your notary business—a natural and lucrative extension that’s in high demand.

Why Add Wedding Officiant Services?

Performing wedding ceremonies is a rewarding way to serve your community and increase your earning potential. Notaries in certain states are uniquely positioned to offer this service, and with the right training, you can confidently guide couples through one of the most important days of their lives. Wedding officiant services typically command $250–$600 per ceremony, making this a highly profitable addition to your business.

What You’ll Learn in the Wedding Officiant Masterclass

The Wedding Officiant Masterclass is a comprehensive, state-specific online course designed for notaries who want to step into the world of wedding officiating. Here’s what you can expect:

• State-Specific Legal Requirements: Learn the exact steps and documentation needed to become a wedding officiant in your state, including how to handle marriage licenses and certificates.

• Personalized Ceremony Creation: Discover how to craft meaningful, customized ceremonies that reflect each couple’s unique story and values1.

• Wedding Day Logistics: Get tips on ceremony coordination, timelines, and handling last-minute changes with professionalism.

• Public Speaking Skills: Master techniques to deliver ceremonies with confidence and poise, even if you’re new to public speaking.

• Marketing Your Services: Find out how to promote your new offerings, build an online presence, and attract clients through effective marketing strategies.

• Pricing and Packages: Learn how to set competitive rates, create service packages, and manage contracts and invoices.

• Sample Scripts and Templates: Access a library of ceremony scripts for traditional, civil, religious, spiritual, and LGBTQ+ weddings, plus templates for contracts and checklists.

• Business Organization: Tools for tracking income, expenses, and staying organized as you grow this new branch of your notary business1.

Where Notaries Can Officiate Weddings

Not all states allow notaries to perform weddings as part of their official duties. As of 2025, notaries can legally officiate weddings in:

• Florida

• Montana

• South Carolina

• Nevada

• Tennessee

If you’re not in one of these states, you can still become a wedding officiant by getting ordained online—a process recognized in most states, though requirements can vary by county. Always check with your local county clerk to ensure compliance with local laws.

Earning Potential as a Wedding Officiant

Wedding officiants in the United States earn an average of $17.19 per hour, with annual salaries ranging from $31,000 to $50,000 depending on location, experience, and the number of ceremonies performed. In high-demand areas or for officiants who offer premium, personalized ceremonies, fees can be even higher. For example, the average cost couples pay for a wedding officiant is around $240, but many notaries report earning $250–$600 per ceremony.

For notaries outside these states, getting ordained online is a popular and legally recognized alternative in most locations.

Why Take the Wedding Officiant Masterclass?

As a longtime paralegal and notary, I appreciate the importance of training that’s practical, thorough, and tailored to real-world business needs. The Wedding Officiant Masterclass offers:

• 24 lessons with 1.5 hours of video content

• Downloadable templates for contracts, ceremonies, invoices, and checklists

• State-specific legal guidance

• Access to a supportive mentorship community1

For just $147, you can unlock a new, profitable service and make a meaningful difference in your clients’ lives.

Ready to expand your notary business and become a trusted wedding officiant? Enroll in the Wedding Officiant Masterclass today and start writing the next chapter of your professional journey.