Falmouth, ME · Cumberland County
Intention of Marriage Application
The Maine Intention of Marriage Application records information and certifications from both prospective spouses for filing with a municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics to obtain a marriage license.
- 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
Both parties complete this three-page application with personal, residence, and prior-marriage information, then certify that their answers are correct and that they are free to marry. Maine residents file it with the municipality where at least one party resides or with the State Registrar; if neither party is a Maine resident, they may file in any Maine municipality or with the State Registrar. The form says a marriage license may be issued after the intentions are filed.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine must complete and file the application, following the filing options stated in the instructions.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs a certification under oath before a notary public or municipal clerk; the form says not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the three-page Intention of Marriage Application from the Falmouth form source.
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Fill in every item carefully, type or print neatly, and use black ink as preferred by the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm with the filing clerk that remote notarization is accepted.
- 4
Sign Under Oath
Each party signs their certification before the notary or municipal clerk. The form says not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
- 5
Submit The Application
File it with the municipality where at least one Maine-resident party lives, or follow the form’s instructions for nonresidents and the State Registrar.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Falmouth. 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 file the completed marriage intentions application?
- Maine residents file with the municipality where at least one party resides or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. If neither party is a Maine resident, the instructions allow filing in any Maine municipality or with the State Registrar.
- Do I need a notary for both parties’ signatures?
- The form instructs both parties to sign their certification in the presence of a notary public or municipal clerk. Each party’s certification states that the information is correct and they are free to marry.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Maine allows certain notarial acts for remotely located individuals, but this form concerns marriage intentions and says the signer must personally appear and make oath. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure; for this application, ask the filing clerk whether remote notarization is accepted.
- Can the notary put a seal or stamp on the form?
- No. The form specifically instructs notaries not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp on marriage intentions or marriage licenses.