Guilford, ME · Piscataquis County
Intentions of Marriage
This Maine intentions-of-marriage form collects identity, residence, prior-marriage, and ceremony details from two applicants seeking 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 applicants complete the form with their personal and family details, addresses, and information about any prior marriages. They answer whether they are first cousins and certify that the information is correct and that they are free to marry under Maine law. Return the completed intentions to the municipality where at least one applicant lives; if neither is a Maine resident, submit them to any municipality. The marriage license is prepared from the information provided.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine complete and submit this form to a municipality before the marriage license is prepared.
Why it needs a notary
The page 2 oath states that both parties personally appeared and swore to the information; both sign before the notary, and the form says not to use a seal, embosser, or stamp.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the three-page State of Maine Intentions of Marriage form.
- 2
Complete Both Applicants’ Details
Fill in the requested information for both parties and complete the certification on page 2.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary for the page 2 oath.
- 4
Sign on Video
Both parties appear and take the oath before the notary, then sign the certification as directed.
- 5
Submit to the Municipality
Return the completed intentions to the municipality where at least one party resides, or to any municipality if neither is a Maine resident.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Guilford. 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 Intentions of Marriage form?
- Both applicants fill in the requested details, sign the certification on page 2 before a notary or municipal clerk, and return the completed intentions to a municipality.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Page 2 says both applicants personally appear and swear to the information before a notary public or municipal clerk. Confirm the filing office’s requirements if you are unsure.
- Can I sign the oath with a commissioned online notary?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. §1915, authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary, with specific exceptions including marriage solemnization. This form is the marriage-intentions oath, not the ceremony.
- Where should I submit the completed form?
- Submit it to the municipality where at least one applicant resides. If neither applicant is a Maine resident, the form says to return it to any municipality. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Intentions of Marriage in other Maine cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.