Rockland, ME · Knox County
Marriage Intentions Application
The Maine Marriage Intentions Application records personal details and sworn certifications from both people planning to marry, for filing 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 identifying information, prior-marriage details, and a certification that each is free to marry under Maine law. Each must sign in front of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. The instructions say to file it in a 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 State Registrar.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine complete and file this application to obtain a marriage license.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the three-page Maine Marriage Intentions Application from the City of Rockland.
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Type or clearly print in black ink, complete every item, and leave the certification signatures blank until notarization.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Each party signs their certification and makes the oath before the notary during the appointment.
- 5
Submit The Application
File the completed intentions with the appropriate municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rockland. 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 notarize the marriage intentions application online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign. Book a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign each party’s certification during the video session. The form says not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
- Do I need to sign 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. Each party’s signature is accompanied by an oath.
- Where do we file the completed application?
- The instructions say to file it with the municipality where at least one party resides or with the State Registrar. If neither party is a Maine resident, either may file in any municipality or with the State Registrar. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
- Can the marriage ceremony be notarized online?
- This application is for marriage intentions, not the ceremony. Maine permits remote notarization under 4 M.R.S. §1915, but marriage solemnization is a specific carve-out; arrange the ceremony separately.
Other forms in Rockland
Marriage Intentions Application in other Maine cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.