Hiram, ME · Oxford County
Intention of Marriage Application
The Maine VS-2A records both parties’ information and sworn statements for people applying to a municipal clerk or the State Registrar 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
Both parties complete this three-page application with personal, residence, prior-marriage, and proposed marriage details, then certify that the information is correct and that they are free to marry under Maine law. 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.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine complete and file this application to obtain a marriage license, following the filing options stated on the form.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs their certification before a notary public or municipal clerk, who administers an oath; the form says not to use a seal, embosser, or stamp.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Maine VS-2A Intention of Marriage Application and its instructions.
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Fill in the requested details for Party A and Party B, including prior-marriage information where applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before either party signs.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party takes the required oath and signs their certification during the notary session.
- 5
Submit the Application
File the completed form with an eligible municipality or the State Registrar as described in the instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hiram. 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 Maine marriage intentions application?
- Both parties complete the VS-2A, sign their certifications before a notary public or municipal clerk, and file it with an eligible Maine municipality or the State Registrar.
- Do I need a notary for this marriage application?
- The form instructs each party to sign the certification in the presence of a notary public or municipal clerk. A commissioned online notary may notarize remotely where permitted.
- Where should Hiram residents file the completed form?
- Maine residents file with the municipality where at least one party resides or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- Maine law permits remote notarization for eligible acts, and the form requires an oath before a notary or municipal clerk. The form says not to use a seal, embosser, or stamp.
Other forms in Hiram
Intention of Marriage Application in other Oxford County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.