Baring Plantation, ME · Washington County
Marriage Intentions Application
The Maine Intention of Marriage Application records information and sworn certifications from both people planning to marry, who file it 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
Both parties complete the three-page application with personal, residence, family, and prior-marriage information, then certify that their answers are correct and that they are free to marry under Maine law. The instructions say to file it with a 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. After filing, a marriage license may be issued and is valid for 90 days.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine complete and file this application to obtain a marriage license, following the form’s instructions for where to submit it.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs a certification and swears to its truth before a notary public or filing official, using the separate personal-appearance and oath block on their page.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Maine Intention of Marriage Application and review its instructions before completing it.
- 2
Fill Out Both Parties’ Sections
Complete every item for Party A and Party B, typing or printing clearly in black ink.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the filing office about accepting remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party appears before the notary, signs their certification, and swears to the truth of the statement.
- 5
Submit the Application
File the completed intentions with the municipality or State Registrar as directed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Baring Plantation. 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?
- Complete every item in black ink, then each party signs and swears to their certification before a notary public, municipal clerk, or the State Registrar. File the completed form as directed in its instructions.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form instructs each party to sign the certification in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. Its notary block records the party’s personal appearance and oath.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Maine law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 4 M.R.S. §1915. This form is an oath for marriage intentions, not marriage solemnization; confirm the filing office will accept your remotely notarized form.
- Where do we file the completed form?
- The instructions say to file it with the municipality where at least one party resides or the State Registrar. If neither applicant is a Maine resident, it may be filed 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 Washington County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.