Boothbay Harbor, ME · Lincoln County
Intention of Marriage Application
This three-page Maine application records personal and prior-marriage details for two people who intend to marry and file for 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 application collects information about both parties, including names, addresses, birth details, prior marriages, and certifications that each is free to marry. Maine residents 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 Maine municipality or with the State Registrar. Filing intentions is a step toward obtaining a marriage license.
Who needs it
Both people intending to marry in Maine complete and sign this application before filing it with an eligible municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs their certification before a notary public or municipal clerk; the form’s appearance-and-oath block requires the notary or official to sign, and instructs notaries not to use a seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Maine Intention of Marriage Application (VS-2A) and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Fill in the requested details for both parties and complete each certification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Confirm the filing clerk accepts online notarization, then book a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party signs their certification in the notary’s presence during the online session.
- 5
Submit the Application
File the completed application with an eligible municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Boothbay Harbor. 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?
- Maine residents file 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 Maine municipality or with the State Registrar.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Each party must sign the certification in the presence of a notary public or municipal clerk. The form includes an oath block for the notary or filing official.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Maine allows remote online notarization for many notarial acts, but this application involves a marriage-related oath. Check with the filing clerk about accepting an online notarization before booking.
- What should I do if I am unsure where to file?
- The form directs applicants to an eligible municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Intention of Marriage Application in other Lincoln County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.