Paris, ME · Oxford County
Marriage Intentions Application
This three-page Maine marriage intentions application collects personal, residence, and prior-marriage details from both prospective spouses for filing with a municipality or the State Registrar before a marriage license is issued.
- 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 their information, including whether they are free to marry under Maine law. The instructions say to file the completed intentions with the municipality where at least one party resides, or with the State Registrar; if neither party is a Maine resident, they may file in any municipality or with the State Registrar. Filing the intentions allows a marriage license to be issued, and that license is valid for 90 days.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine complete this application and file it with an eligible municipality or the State Registrar before a marriage license is issued.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs the certification and makes an oath before a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar; the form says not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the three-page Maine Intention of Marriage Application (VS2-A).
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Type or clearly print in black ink, complete every item, and check the applicable boxes.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Confirm with the clerk that remote notarization is acceptable for this form, then book a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party must make the certification oath and sign before an eligible notary or official.
- 5
Submit the Application
File the completed intentions with an eligible municipality or the State Registrar as directed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Paris. 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?
- Both parties complete and sign their certifications before a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. File the application with a municipality where at least one party resides or with the State Registrar.
- Do I need a notary for both parties’ signatures?
- The form says each party must sign the certification and make an oath before a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Maine law provides for notarial acts for remotely located individuals, but the form also says not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp. Confirm acceptance and signing requirements with the town or city clerk before booking.
- Where should I file the completed form?
- The instructions say to file in the municipality where at least one party resides, or with the State Registrar. If neither party is a Maine resident, they may file in any municipality or with the State 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.