Tampa Bay Area
Notary Weddings
Robert T. Koehler
Notary Public – State of Florida
About My Services
With over 15 years of experience and nearly 100 weddings performed, Robert T. Koehler, a fourth generation Florida Notary Public, is proud to provide wedding services throughout the Tampa Bay area. Considered an expert in notarial law, Robert T. Koehler is the author of various books, articles and other materials on notarial practice.
I'm prepared for anything - from sand, candle and wine ceremonies, to ceremonies incorporating children, to simple civil ceremonies. I will work with you to design a ceremony perfect for your needs. My fees are competitive. The actual ceremony is a flat fee of $30 set by law; however based on the date and location of the ceremony, booking and travel fees may apply. An additional fee is charged for wedding rehearsals.
As an ordained minister, I also provide an online premarital preparation course in multiple counties, which allows you to waive the 3-day waiting period on your Florida marriage license. Visit our Premarital Preparation Course page for more information.
Legal Authority of Florida Notaries Public
Notaries public in and for the State of Florida are legally empowered to:
Administer an oath (or affirmation) and make a certificate thereof when it is necessary for the execution of any writing or document to be published under the seal of a notary public. §§ 92.50(1), 92.52, 117.03, Fla. Stat.
Take the acknowledgments of deeds and other instruments of writing for record. §§ 92.50(1), 117.04, Fla. Stat.
Take affidavits. §92.50(1), Fla. Stat.
Solemnize the rites of matrimony. §§ 117.045, 741.07(1), Fla. Stat.
Attest to the trueness of a copy of a tangible or an electronic record, or a printout from such record, provided the document is neither a vital record nor a public record, if a copy can be made by the custodian of the public record. § 117.05(12)(a), Fla. Stat.
Conduct a physical examination of a motor vehicle to verify its vehicle identification number (which is certified on an appropriate form approved by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles). § 319.23(3)(a)2., Fla. Stat.
Witness the opening of a safe-deposit box, and execute a certificate reciting the name of the box lessee, the date the box was opened, and a list of its contents. § 655.94(1), Fla. Stat.
Protest drafts (checks) for nonacceptance and notes (e.g., promissory notes) for nonpayment. § 673.5051(2), Fla. Stat.
Unless a Florida notary public also holds an active license to practice law, he or she cannot give legal advice or offer assistance with immigration or other legal matters, nor can he or she accept fees for such services.
Member
American Association of Wedding Officiants
Wedding Officiants Professional Association
American Association of Notaries