Lovell, ME · Oxford County
Marriage Intentions Application
This three-page application records personal and prior-marriage details for two people intending to marry, and is filed with a Maine 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
Each party completes a separate section with identifying, residence, and prior-marriage information, then certifies that the information is correct and that they are free to marry under Maine law. File the completed intentions with a municipality where at least one party resides, or with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics; if neither party is a Maine resident, the form allows filing in any municipality. The form says a marriage license may be issued after the intentions are filed.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine must complete this application and file it with an eligible municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating each party personally appeared and swore to the statement; each party signs their certification before a notary public or filing official.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the three-page Intention of Marriage Application and review its instructions before completing it.
- 2
Complete Both Party Sections
Type or clearly print in black ink, complete every item, and check the applicable boxes.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary, or check whether the filing official will administer the oath.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party must appear and swear to their statement before signing the certification as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit the Application
Return the completed intentions to an eligible municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lovell. 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?
- The form says to return it to a municipality where at least one party resides or to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. If neither party is a Maine resident, it may be filed in any municipality.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. Each party signs a certification, and the form says each must personally appear and swear to the statement before a notary public or filing official.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Maine authorizes remote online notarization, and this application is not a marriage solemnization. Check with the filing municipality or State Registrar about its submission requirements before booking a commissioned online notary.
- Where should I file this form if I am unsure?
- Ask the municipality or State Registrar named in the form about where to file. For land records or related questions, 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.