Lincolnville, ME · Waldo County
Intention of Marriage Application
This Maine marriage intentions application records information about both applicants and their intent to marry; the parties complete and file it with a municipality or the State Registrar to obtain a marriage license.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Lincolnville · Lincolnville, Waldo County, Maine
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- town.lincolnville.me.us
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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
The three-page application collects each party’s personal, residence, and prior-marriage information, along with a certification that the information is correct and each party is free to marry under Maine law. The form instructions say to file it with the municipality where at least one party resides, or with the State Registrar; if neither party is a Maine resident, it may be filed in any municipality or with the State Registrar. A marriage license may be issued after the intentions are filed.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine complete and file this application, including applicants who must provide supporting records or parental consent under its instructions.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs their certification before a notary public or filing official, who completes the form’s oath block; the form says not to use a seal, embosser, or stamp.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Maine Intention of Marriage Application from the Lincolnville town website.
- 2
Complete Both Party Sections
Type or clearly print all required information in black ink, and check the applicable boxes.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization and confirm the receiving filing official accepts it.
- 4
Sign on Video
Both parties sign their certifications in the commissioned online notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit the Application
File the completed application with the municipality where at least one party resides or the State Registrar, as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lincolnville. 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 marriage intentions application?
- Both parties complete their sections, type or print in black ink, and sign the certification in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. Follow the form’s instructions for any supporting records.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- The form directs each party to sign the certification in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. Its oath block is completed by the notary or filing official.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Maine law provides for a notarial act for a remotely located individual under 4 M.R.S. §1915. Confirm that the receiving filing official will accept the remotely notarized application before signing.
- Where do I file the completed application?
- The form says to return it to the 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 or with the State Registrar.
- What if I am unsure where to file or whether online notarization is accepted?
- Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure. For this application, contact the municipality or State Registrar named in the form instructions to verify filing and notarization requirements.
Intention of Marriage Application in other Maine cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.