Standish, ME · Cumberland County
Marriage Intentions Application
The Maine Marriage Intentions Application records personal and prior-marriage details for each prospective spouse and is filed with a municipality or the State Registrar 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
Each party completes and certifies their own section with personal, residence, and prior-marriage information, then swears that the information is correct and that they are free to marry under Maine law. The completed intentions must be returned to the 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. 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 sign this application to file marriage intentions before a marriage license may be issued.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs their own certification and swears to its truth before a notary public or filing official; the form says not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Maine Intention of Marriage Application (VS2-A) and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete Both Party Sections
Fill in every item for Party A and Party B, type or print neatly in black ink, and check the appropriate boxes.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm remote notarization is acceptable to your filing office.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party signs their own certification and swears to its truth during the notarial session.
- 5
Submit the Application
Return the completed intentions to an eligible municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Standish. 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 Marriage Intentions Application?
- Complete every item in black ink, check the applicable boxes, and have each party sign their certification in front of a notary public, municipal clerk, or the State Registrar. Return the application to an eligible filing office.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- The form instructs each party to sign their certification in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or the State Registrar. It says not to use a seal, embosser, or stamp.
- Can I sign the marriage intentions online with a notary?
- Maine law authorizes remote notarial acts by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. §1915, effective July 1, 2023. Confirm the filing office will accept a remotely notarized application before signing.
- Where do I file the completed intentions?
- File with the municipality where at least one party resides or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. If neither applicant is a Maine resident, the form permits filing in any municipality or with the State Registrar. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Marriage Intentions Application in other Maine cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.