Rev. Jill Semonin is licensed by the State of Ohio as an Ordained Minister
and legal to solemnize couples. Rev. Jill performs many different style
weddings, including Christian Non-Denominational, Spiritual, Hand Fasting,
Metaphysical, and more.
CONGRATULATIONS to both of you!
Important Information: The ceremony can be
performed at your location or Rev. Semonin's home office. Her office
location is similar to getting married by a local mayor. It is not a
church setting, but a cozy family room for those who want it quick, private
and personal. Seating arrangements are limited inside the home office. The
alternative choice at Rev. Semonin's location is; outside on her large deck;
a park near by; or your own location of choice.
The cost of her services are by donation and additional mileage compensation
for driving to locations. If a rehearsal night is
scheduled; additional gratuity for time and mileage compensation is
suggested for both days.
Choice 1 - Your Location- (Suggested Donation of $85 or more
plus $1 / per mile of travel) *If a rehearsal is needed, extra mileage
reimbursement is expected for an extra day of travel and must be scheduled
ahead of time.
Choice 2 - Home Office Location- (Suggested Donation of $60
or more)
Please call 330-825-5592 for more information.
Picking out your Ceremony words and Vows is easy. Just go
to the link below!
Marriage Marriage is a solemn and exalted state, sanctified by the church,
respected by society, and licensed by the State. Marriage is basically a
contract between two parties: the prospective husband and the prospective
wife. However, there is a third party to all contracts of marriage - the
State. It is the State that, by law, provides conditions to and limitations
of the marriage contract. The Probate Court is the sole agency, under the
laws of the State of Ohio, that is vested with the authority to issue
marriage licenses.
Fee The fee for obtaining a marriage license is fifty dollars ($50.00),
payable in cash or in-state check. Seventeen dollars ($17.00) of this fee is
deposited with a fund established by the State of Ohio for aid to abused and
battered spouses.
Who May Apply? Males at eighteen (18) years of age and females at sixteen (16) years
who are no closer of kin than second cousins may
apply for a marriage license. Application must be made in person, by
both parties. Applicants must have their driver's licenses or other picture
form of identification.
Information Required
Each applicant must supply to the Court their Social Security number, their
current address, their current age, their birth date, place of birth, the
name of their father and the maiden name of their mother. Social Security
numbers are kept confidential. If the name of any parent as requested on the
application is unknown a birth certificate must be provided to the Court.
Disabilities No license will be issued if either applicant is under the influence of
any intoxicating liquor or controlled substance, or is infected with
syphilis in a form that is communicable or likely to become communicable.
Residence Qualifications One or both of the applicants must be a resident of Summit County for a
marriage license to be issued. Applicants from out of state may apply for a
marriage license in Summit County, provided the marriage ceremony is
performed in Summit County.
Minors All applicants under the age of eighteen (18) must have a letter from
their minister or a marriage counselor stating that they have received
marriage counseling. If the male applicant is under eighteen (18)
years or the female applicant is under sixteen (16) years, they must
have the consent of the Juvenile Court. If the female applicant is
sixteen (16) or seventeen (17), she must have the consent of both
parents, or surviving parent, or the parent who has custody, or her legal
guardian, or any other person having custody under R.C. 3101.01.
Prior Divorces If one or both of the parties have been divorced, a certified copy of
the divorce decree must be submitted to the Probate Court at the time of
application.
Blood Test No longer required.
Who May Perform Marriage Ceremony An ordained or licensed minister of any religious society or
congregation within this state licensed to perform marriages, a judge of a
county court in his county, an authorized judge of a municipal court, the
mayor of a municipal corporation in any county in which such municipal
corporation wholly or partly lies, the superintendent of the state school
for the deaf, or any religious society, in conformity with the rules and
regulations of its church.
Time Limitations Once the license is issued, it is only valid for a sixty (60) day
calendar period. If the marriage license has expired, reapplication and a
new license must be issued.
Change of Name Traditionally, the bride takes the last name of her husband, although it
is not necessary or mandatory that she do so. However, if she does, it is
the newlywed's responsibility to see that the appropriate agencies are
notified. This includes among others, businesses and stores with whom she
has credit accounts, banks where she has checking and savings accounts, the
Social Security Administration, and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to see that
her driver's license is changed.
Corrections All applicants must check their license prior to leaving the Court in
order to make sure that all of the information is correct and that no errors
have been made. Information on changing your name with Social Security may
be obtained by contacting:
Social Security Administration
2nd Floor Federal Building
2 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
1.800.772.1213 www.ssa.gov