Houlton, ME · Aroostook County
Intention of Marriage Form
This two-page form collects the applicants’ personal and marital information and sworn certifications for filing with a Maine municipality before a planned marriage.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Houlton · Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- houlton-maine.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Applicants complete the form with information about their residences, birthplaces, parents, and marital status, then certify that the information is correct and that they are free to marry. Return it to the municipality where at least one applicant resides; if neither applicant is a Maine resident, return it to any municipality. The license and certificate of marriage are prepared from this information, and the form is valid only for marriages performed in Maine.
Who needs it
Couples planning to marry in Maine complete and return this form to a municipality, following the residence instructions printed on the form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn certification block stating the applicants personally appeared and made oath; both applicants sign their certifications before the notary or municipal clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the two-page Intention of Marriage Form and read its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Type or clearly print all requested information and complete the certification statements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization and confirm the municipality will accept a remotely notarized form.
- 4
Sign on Video
Both applicants appear before the commissioned online notary and sign as directed.
- 5
Submit to the Municipality
Return the completed form to the municipality identified in the form instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Houlton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete and file the marriage intention form?
- Fill in the requested information, sign the certifications before a notary or municipal clerk, and return the form to the municipality specified in the instructions. The form says the license and certificate are prepared from its information.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- The form contains a sworn statement that the applicants personally appeared and made oath, with a signature line for a notary public or municipal clerk. Both applicants sign their certifications before the notary or clerk.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. §1915, authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary for a remotely located individual. The form concerns marriage intentions, not solemnization; confirm the municipality will accept a remotely notarized form before signing.
- Where should I return the completed form?
- The form says to return it to the municipality where at least one applicant resides. If neither applicant is a Maine resident, return it to any municipality. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.