Make Extra Money as a Wedding Officiant

In several states, notaries can legally perform wedding ceremonies — making this a fun, meaningful, and profitable way to expand your services. With over 2 million weddings every year in the U.S., offering wedding officiant services can be a high-demand income stream, especially for elopements and last-minute ceremonies. As a notary, adding this service allows you to be part of someone’s most important day while earning extra income on weekends or evenings. It's a perfect complement to your existing mobile notary business.
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What Is a Wedding Officiant?

A wedding officiant refers to the person who conducts the ceremony and legally marries the couple. They ensure that all legal requirements for marriage are met, such as filling out the required paperwork and obtaining a marriage license. They also guide the couple through the vows and other readings.

Who Can Be a Wedding Officiant? 

Wedding officiants can come from various backgrounds, from judges to religious leaders and even notaries. Since marriage licenses need to be notarized, having a notary officiate a wedding is convenient since they can complete both services. It is a great strategy for notaries to make more money and scale their business. 
There are two types of officiants:
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  • Ordained wedding officiants: Have obtained legal authority through a secular or religious organization. 
  • Non-ordained officiants: Are not affiliated with a particular organization but are authorized by the government to officiate weddings.

​Different states have different requirements about who can officiate a wedding. Some allow non-ordained individuals to perform this role, while others need officiants to be ordained. 

How Much Do Wedding Officiants Make?​

A wedding officiant can make an average of $40 an hour or between $100 and $800 for each ceremony. The best thing about this role is that you can charge additional fees for extra services, such as taking special requests or writing vows. If you are traveling to a different city to conduct the wedding ceremony, you can also charge more. 
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The amount of money one can make depends on various factors. For instance, if you have more experience officiating weddings, you can increase your rate. Additionally, if you are an ordained officiant from a religious organization, you can charge higher fees since you may also offer premarital counseling as part of the service.
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Finding Work as a Wedding Officiant

When you decide to become a wedding officiant, you can find clients in the following ways: 
  • Network: One of the most effective ways to find clients is by connecting with other wedding vendors like florists, caterers, photographers, and videographers. When you build relationships with these vendors, they will recommend you to clients who need your services. 
  • Create a business website: A website is a great way to reach potential clients looking for wedding officiants' services on search engines. Setting up a Google Business Profile can also help you increase your visibility. 
  • Attend wedding fairs: People who attend wedding fairs are likely your target market, making these great avenues to find clients. 
  • Join wedding officiant directories: Check if your local area has online directories that provide information on wedding officiants and join them. You can have couples whose weddings you have officiated add their reviews to boost your profile. 
  • Use social media: Leverage social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to market your services. These platforms allow you to engage with potential clients and grow your customer base. 

Notary Public Services You Can Offer and Get Paid For

As a notary public business owner, you’re not limited to just stamping documents — there are dozens of high-demand services you can offer that go far beyond basic notarizations. In fact, there are at least 12 powerful ways to make money with your commission (and in some cases, even without one). From becoming a loan signing agent or remote online notary to offering specialized services like apostilles, estate planning notarizations, mobile fingerprinting, and even wedding officiating — the income possibilities are far more diverse than most people realize. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, extra income, or a full-time business, these services can help you stay booked, busy, and profitable year-round.

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As a member of Complete Notary Mentorship, you'll also get access to the CNM exclusive Google Business Profile training. This will teach you how to optimize your online presence so that potential clients can easily find you when they're searching for wedding officiant services in their area.