Tremont, ME · Hancock County
Marriage Intentions Application
The State of Maine Marriage Intentions Application collects personal, residence, and prior-marriage details from both parties before they apply for a Maine 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 and certify this three-page application with information about their identity, residence, marital history, and proposed marriage. The form says to file it with the municipality where at least one party resides, or with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics; if neither party is a Maine resident, they may file in any municipality or with the State Registrar. A marriage license may be issued after the intentions are filed.
Who needs it
Both parties intending to marry in Maine must complete this application and file it with an eligible municipality or the State Registrar before a marriage license may be issued.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs their own certification before a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar, who administers an oath; the form says not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the three-page Maine Marriage Intentions Application.
- 2
Complete Both Party Sections
Type or clearly print in black ink, complete each applicable item, and check the required boxes.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary, and confirm the filing office accepts it.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each party signs their certification during the remote notarial session and makes the required oath.
- 5
Submit The Application
File the completed intentions with an eligible municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tremont. 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 intentions form?
- Both parties complete their sections, sign before a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar, then file with a municipality where at least one party resides or with the State Registrar.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- The form instructs each party to sign the certification in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. The notary block states that the signer appeared and made oath.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Maine law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. §1915, effective July 1, 2023. This form concerns marriage intentions, not solemnizing a marriage; confirm acceptance with the filing office.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- File it with the municipality where at least one party resides or with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. If neither party is a Maine resident, the form allows filing in any municipality or with the Registrar; confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Marriage Intentions Application in other Hancock County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.