Clifton, ME · Penobscot County
Marriage Intentions Application
The Maine Intention of Marriage Application records personal and eligibility details for both prospective spouses and is filed with a municipality or the State Registrar to obtain 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
This three-page application collects information about both parties, including names, birth details, residences, prior marriages, and proposed new names. Each party certifies that their information is correct and that they are free to marry. The instructions say to file the completed intentions in a 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.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine must complete the application and file it with an eligible municipality or the State Registrar before a marriage license may be issued.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs their certification before a notary public or filing official, who administers an oath; the form says not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Maine Intention of Marriage Application and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete Both Parties' Sections
Type or clearly print in black ink and complete every item that applies to both parties.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have both parties ready to sign.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party signs the certification and makes the required oath before the notary during the online session.
- 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 Clifton. 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 get my marriage intentions application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each party must sign their certification and make the required oath before the notary during the video session.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form instructs each party to sign the certification in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or the State Registrar.
- Where do I file the completed intentions?
- The instructions say to file with a 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.
- Can this marriage intentions form be notarized remotely?
- Maine law allows its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under 4 M.R.S. §1915, effective July 1, 2023. Confirm the filing office will accept the remotely notarized application before your session.
- Who can confirm where this form should be filed?
- Contact the municipality or State Registrar identified in the form instructions. For recording or filing location questions, confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Marriage Intentions Application in other Maine cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.