Deer Isle, ME · Hancock County
Intention of Marriage Application
This Maine application records marriage intentions and personal details for both parties; the applicants file it 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
The three-page form collects identifying, contact, prior-marriage, and other information from both people planning to marry, along with each party’s sworn certification that the information is correct and they are free to marry. The instructions say to file the completed intentions 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 municipality or with the Registrar.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine complete and sign this application before filing it to obtain a marriage license.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs a certification and swears to its truth before the notary 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 three-page Maine Intention of Marriage Application (VS2-A).
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Type or clearly print all entries in black ink, complete every item, and check the applicable boxes.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Confirm with the filing clerk that remote notarization is acceptable, then book a commissioned online notary if approved.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party must sign and swear to their certification before the notary or filing official; do not use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
- 5
Submit the Application
File the completed intentions with the municipality where at least one party resides or with the State Registrar.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Deer Isle. 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 marriage intentions application?
- Complete the application and have both parties sign their certifications before a notary public, municipal clerk, or the State Registrar. File it with the municipality where at least one party resides or with the State Registrar.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- The form instructs each party to sign in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. It says the signing party must appear before the official and swear to the truth of the statement.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Maine permits remote online notarization for notarial acts, but this form calls for personal appearance and an oath. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure; for this application, check with the filing clerk whether remote notarization is accepted.
- What if one or both applicants are not Maine residents?
- The instructions say that if neither applicant is a Maine resident, the completed intentions may be filed in any municipality or with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Intention of Marriage Application in other Maine cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.