Newcastle, ME · Lincoln County
Intention of Marriage Application
The Maine Intention of Marriage Application records personal and prior-marriage details for both parties and is filed by people seeking 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 the three-page application, which asks for identifying, residence, family, and prior-marriage information. Each party must sign in the presence of a notary public or municipal clerk. Maine residents file with a municipality where at least one party resides or 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.
Who needs it
Both people intending to marry in Maine complete and file this application to obtain a marriage license.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the three-page Maine Intention of Marriage Application (VS-2A).
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Type or neatly print in black ink and complete every item for Party A and Party B.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the filing office that it accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each party signs the certification and makes oath before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit The Application
File the completed intentions with an eligible Maine municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newcastle. 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 the marriage intentions application?
- Both parties complete every item, sign their certifications before a notary public or municipal clerk, then file the application with an eligible Maine municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The instructions require each party to sign in the presence of a notary public or municipal clerk. The form’s notary block says each party personally appears and swears to the truth of the statement.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. §1915, authorizes remote notarial acts for remotely located individuals, with specified exceptions including marriage solemnization. This application is not the marriage ceremony; confirm the filing office accepts your notarized form before signing online.
- Where do Newcastle residents file the completed application?
- Maine residents may file in a municipality where at least one party resides or with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
- What if either party was previously married?
- The instructions say previously married parties must present a certified death certificate for a deceased spouse or a record of divorce or annulment before a marriage license can be issued.
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.