Buckfield, ME · Oxford County
Marriage Intentions Application
The Maine Intention of Marriage Application (VS2-A) records both parties’ details and certifications for people filing marriage intentions to obtain 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 sign their own sections, certifying that the information is correct and that they are free to marry under Maine law. If at least one party lives in Maine, file the completed intentions with the municipality where a party resides or with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics; if neither party lives in Maine, file with any Maine municipality or the State Registrar. Previously married parties must provide the required certified record before a license can be issued.
Who needs it
Both people intending to marry in Maine must complete this application and file it to obtain a marriage license.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs the certification and swears to its truth before a notary public or municipal clerk; the form provides a notary public or filing official block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Maine Intention of Marriage Application (VS2-A) and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete Both Sections
Fill in the information for Party A and Party B, check the applicable boxes, and complete each certification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the parties who need to sign before a notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party signs and makes the required oath in the notary’s presence during the video 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 Buckfield. 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 and file the marriage intentions application?
- Complete every item, sign each party’s certification before a notary public or municipal clerk, and file the application with an eligible Maine municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
- Do I need a notary for both parties’ signatures?
- The form instructs both parties to sign their certifications in the presence of a notary public or municipal clerk. Each party has a separate certification and notary block.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Maine law provides for remote notarial acts under 4 M.R.S. §1915. Confirm that the receiving clerk will accept a remotely notarized application before your appointment.
- Where should I file the completed application?
- Maine residents may file where at least one party resides or with the State Registrar; if neither party is a Maine resident, they may file in any Maine municipality or with the Registrar. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Marriage Intentions Application in other Oxford County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.