Verona Island, ME · Hancock County
Marriage Intentions Application
The Maine Marriage Intentions Application records information and sworn certifications from both parties who intend to marry and is filed with a municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
- 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 the three-page application with personal, residence, and prior-marriage information, then certify that their answers are correct and that they are free to marry under Maine law. The form instructions say to file it in the municipality where at least one party resides, or with the State Registrar; if neither party is a Maine resident, it may be filed in any municipality or with the Registrar. Filing intentions is required before a marriage license may be issued.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine must complete and file the intentions before a marriage license may be issued.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs a certification before a notary public or filing official, who administers an oath and completes the form’s appearance-before-me block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the three-page Maine VS2-A Marriage Intentions Application and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Type or clearly print in black ink, complete every item, and leave the certification signatures for the notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the filing office that it accepts online notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Both parties appear before the notary, take the oath, and sign their certifications during the online session.
- 5
Submit the Application
Return the completed intentions to the municipality where at least one party resides or to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Verona Island. 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 get my marriage intentions application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. Each party must appear, take the oath, and sign during the online session; confirm with the filing office that it accepts online notarization.
- Do I need a notary for this marriage intentions form?
- The form instructs both parties to sign the certification in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. The official completes the appearance-before-me and oath section.
- Can I file the notarized form with Verona Island?
- The form says to return completed intentions to the municipality where at least one party resides, or to the State Registrar. Confirm filing instructions and online notarization acceptance with the appropriate office.
- Can a marriage intentions application be notarized remotely in Maine?
- Maine law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. ch. 39, §1915, effective July 1, 2023. 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.