Falmouth, ME · Cumberland County
Intention of Marriage Application
The Maine Intention of Marriage Application records personal and prior-marriage details for two people who plan to marry and file their intentions with a municipality or the State Registrar.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Falmouth · Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- falmouthme.org
- 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
Both parties complete their sections, certify that the information is correct and that they are free to marry, and sign before a notary public, municipal clerk, or the State Registrar. The instructions say to return the completed application to a municipality where at least one party resides, or to the State Registrar; if neither party is a Maine resident, they may file in any municipality or with the State Registrar.
Who needs it
Both people intending to marry in Maine complete and file this application to obtain a marriage license, following the filing instructions on the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Maine Intention of Marriage Application (VS2-A) from the City of Falmouth.
- 2
Complete Both Sections
Type or clearly print in black ink, complete every item, and check the applicable boxes for both parties.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the certifications.
- 4
Sign And Make The Oath On Video
Each party signs their certification and makes the oath before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit The Application
Return the completed intentions to an eligible municipality or the State Registrar as directed by the form.
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 complete the notarization for this application?
- Complete your section, then sign and make the oath before a commissioned online notary. The form also allows signing before a municipal clerk or the State Registrar.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form instructs each party to sign the certification in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or the State Registrar.
- Can I use an online notary for the marriage intentions oath?
- Maine permits remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. §1915. The form requires an oath; marriage solemnization is a separate act and is not part of this application notarization.
- Where should I file the completed application?
- File with a municipality where at least one party resides or with the State Registrar. If neither party is a Maine resident, the form allows filing in any municipality or with the State Registrar; confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.