Nautical Officiant

I am getting married on a Yacht in October, and want to be married by an officiant who is also a Captain (not necessarily of the Yacht obviously...) I am trying to keep to the Nautical Theme.

Are there any out there?

According to the Department of health's website at
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/consumer/vr/married.htm

and I quote 'Ship captains are not authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in New York State.' So this may pose a problem. Have you considered signing the paperwork at town hall then having the real captain officiate?

Ok I had to dig through the old posts to get this one but my last post on this subject was WRONG. It seems that there is a captian who is recognized bt NYS to marry couples and he's here on LIW now. Too late to help this bride but good info for future ref!

L&L, Pastor April

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I hope this helps.
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That law only applies to Captain's that are not Ordained as Clergy and more specifically not registered with the City Clerks office of the City of New York. And since I happened to be an Ordained Chaplain also registered with the City of New York, I guess I'm that one special Officiant who happens to be a professional licensed Captain that can legally perform a marriage. Hooray!!http://www.nauticalweddingbells.com

Yep and we've already been in touch. So happy to have found you!