The Affidavit of Authority – Single Ceremony is a sworn statement published by the Washoe County Clerk. On it, a church or religious organization states that a named minister or other person is in good standing and authorized to solemnize a marriage, and an official of that organization signs it before a notary public or deputy clerk. It is used by religious organizations whose official is authorized to complete and submit it. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original form is published by the Washoe County Clerk at washoecounty.gov.
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What is Affidavit of Authority – Single Ceremony – Washoe County?
The Affidavit of Authority – Single Ceremony, printed on the form as "Single Ceremony Affidavit of Authority to Solemnize Marriages," is the Washoe County Clerk's sworn statement in which a church or religious organization states that a named person is authorized to solemnize a marriage.
The text of the form has three parts. First, it identifies the church or religious organization, the State where it is organized and carries on its work, and the street address, city or town where its active meetings are conducted. Second, the organization states that the named minister or other person authorized to solemnize marriages is in good standing and is authorized by the organization to solemnize a marriage. Third, an official declares that he or she is duly authorized by the organization to complete and submit the affidavit, and signs with name, title, address, city, state, ZIP code and telephone number.
The affidavit is sworn to or affirmed before a notary public or deputy clerk, who signs and affixes the county seal or notary stamp. The words "Single Ceremony" in the title identify this version of the affidavit. The form itself does not say what the Clerk issues in response to it.
Who needs to file Affidavit of Authority – Single Ceremony – Washoe County?
The form is completed by an official of a church or religious organization who is duly authorized by that organization to complete and submit the affidavit. The organization uses it to state that a named minister or other person authorized to solemnize marriages is in good standing and is authorized by the organization to solemnize a marriage.
- The official who signs. This person gives his or her name, title, address and telephone number, and signs in front of a notary public or deputy clerk.
- The minister or other person named. This person does not sign the form. The organization names him or her in the statement of good standing and authority.
- The notary public or deputy clerk. This person takes the oath or affirmation, signs, and affixes the county seal or notary stamp.
The form prints no other eligibility rules or exclusions. For questions about whether this single-ceremony version fits a particular situation, contact the Washoe County Clerk, which publishes the form.
How to fill out Affidavit of Authority – Single Ceremony – Washoe County
Enter the State and County
At the top, write the State on the line after STATE OF and the County on the line after COUNTY OF.
Name the church or organization
In the first sentence, enter the name of the church or religious organization, and the State in which it is organized and carries on its work.
Enter the meeting address
Write the street address and the city or town where the organization's active meetings are conducted.
Name the minister or authorized person
On the long line below "hereby finds that," enter the name of the minister or other person authorized to solemnize marriages, who is stated to be in good standing.
Confirm the official's authority
In the sentence beginning "I am duly authorized by," enter the name of the church or religious organization again.
Complete the official's signature block
The official signs and enters the printed name, title, address, city, state and ZIP code, and telephone number on the lines provided.
Have the affidavit sworn or affirmed
A notary public or deputy clerk completes the jurat: the day, month and year after "this ___ day," the signature, and the county seal or notary stamp.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that the organization name matches on every line and that no line is blank. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, then have it sworn and submit it through the Washoe County Clerk's channels.
How to submit Affidavit of Authority – Single Ceremony – Washoe County
The form prints no mailing address, portal, office location or other submission channel, so the Washoe County Clerk, which publishes the form at the official PDF link, is the place to confirm where and how to deliver it.
Before you submit, make sure the package is complete as the form itself requires:
- Venue. The State and County lines at the top are filled in.
- Official's signature block. The signature, printed name, title, address, city, state and ZIP code, and telephone number of the official are all entered.
- Jurat. The affidavit is subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before a notary public or deputy clerk, who enters the day, month and year, signs, and affixes the county seal or notary stamp.
The form names no fee and no attachments. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the Washoe County Clerk's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Signing the affidavit without having it subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before a notary public or deputy clerk.
- Leaving off the county seal or notary stamp that the form asks the notary or deputy clerk to affix.
- Having the named minister sign as the official; the form is signed by an official authorized by the church or religious organization to complete and submit it.
- Naming the minister without the church or religious organization, or entering a different organization name in the authorization statement than in the first line.
- Omitting the State where the organization is organized or the street address, city or town of its active meetings.
- Leaving out the official's title, address, city, state and ZIP code, or telephone number in the signature block.
- Leaving the State and County lines at the top blank.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Affidavit of Authority – Single Ceremony?
It is a Washoe County Clerk form in which a church or religious organization states that a named minister or other person is in good standing and authorized to solemnize a marriage. An authorized official signs it, and a notary public or deputy clerk swears or affirms it.
Is this a Washoe County property tax form?
No. The Affidavit of Authority – Single Ceremony is a Washoe County Clerk form about authority to solemnize marriages. It does not concern property tax, so use the agency that handles property tax for that subject.
Who signs the Affidavit of Authority – Single Ceremony?
An official of the church or religious organization signs, stating that he or she is duly authorized by the organization to complete and submit the affidavit. The signature block also asks for the official's printed name, title, address and telephone number.
Does the affidavit have to be notarized?
The form is subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before a notary public or deputy clerk, who signs and affixes the county seal or notary stamp. Plan to complete the signature where that officer can administer the oath.
Can I fill out the Affidavit of Authority online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file, notarize or deliver the affidavit; submission follows the Washoe County Clerk's channels.
Where do I submit the Single Ceremony affidavit?
The form prints no address or portal, so contact the Washoe County Clerk, which publishes it, to confirm where to deliver it. Take care that the notary or deputy clerk has completed the jurat before you send it.
What information about the minister goes on the form?
Only the name of the minister or other person authorized to solemnize marriages. The organization states that this person is in good standing and authorized by it to solemnize a marriage; the form has no other fields for the minister.
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