Montville, ME · Waldo County
Intention of Marriage Application
This three-page application collects personal, residence, and prior-marriage information from both people planning to marry and is filed to obtain a Maine 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
Each party completes and certifies their own section, providing information such as current and former names, birth details, residence, and prior marriages. The form instructs applicants to file it with the municipality where at least one party resides, or with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics; if neither party is a Maine resident, they may file in any municipality or with the State Registrar. Previously married applicants must provide the specified certified record before a license is issued.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine complete this application and file it with the appropriate municipality or the State Registrar to obtain a marriage license.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs their certification and swears to its truth 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
Download the three-page Maine Intention of Marriage Application (VS2-A).
- 2
Complete Both Party Sections
Fill in every item for Party A and Party B, using black ink, and review each certification.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party signs and swears to their certification during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit the Application
Return the completed intentions to the appropriate municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Montville. 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?
- Complete every item in black ink, have each party sign their certification before a notary public, municipal clerk, or the State Registrar, then return the form to the appropriate municipality or State Registrar.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Each party must sign and swear to the truth of their certification in front of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. The form says not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
- Can I sign the marriage intentions application with an online notary?
- Maine authorizes remote online notarization under 4 M.R.S. ch. 39, §1915, effective July 1, 2023, subject to specific exclusions. This oath is for marriage intentions, not solemnizing a marriage. Confirm the filing office will accept the remotely notarized form.
- Where should I file the completed form?
- File it with the municipality where at least one party resides or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. If neither party is a Maine resident, the form says it may be filed in any municipality or with the State Registrar. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Intention of Marriage Application in other Maine cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.