Windsor, ME · Kennebec County
Marriage Intentions Application
The Maine Intention of Marriage Application records personal, residence, and prior-marriage details for both parties who file intentions 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
Both parties complete and certify this three-page application with information about their names, birthplaces, residences, marital histories, and proposed marriage date. The instructions say 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. The form is used to obtain a marriage license.
Who needs it
Both people intending to marry in Maine complete this application and file it with an eligible municipality or the State Registrar before seeking a marriage license.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs a certification and swears to its truth before a notary public or filing official; the form warns not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the three-page VS2-A Intention of Marriage Application.
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Type or clearly print in black ink, complete every item, and check the applicable boxes.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party signs and swears to their certification 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 Windsor. 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 completed marriage intentions application?
- The instructions say to return it to the municipality where at least one party resides or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. If neither party is a Maine resident, file in any municipality or with the State Registrar.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form instructs both parties to sign the certification in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. Each party makes an oath to the truth of their statement.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. §1915, allows eligible notarial acts for remotely located individuals. This application requires an oath; marriage solemnization is a separate act. Confirm with the filing official that remote notarization is acceptable.
- What if I am unsure where to submit the form?
- The form directs applicants to an eligible municipality or the State Registrar. For filing questions, confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Other forms in Windsor
Marriage Intentions Application in other Kennebec County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.