Danforth, ME · Washington County
Marriage Intentions Application
This three-page application records the information and sworn certifications of two people seeking a Maine marriage license, and is filed with a municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
- 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 application collects each party’s personal, residence, and prior-marriage information, along with a certification that the information is correct and that the party is free to marry. Both parties must complete and sign their certifications before a notary public, municipal clerk, or the State Registrar. File the completed intentions with the municipality where at least one party resides, or use another municipality or the State Registrar if neither party is a Maine resident.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine must complete the application and file it to obtain a marriage license.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs a certification and swears to its truth before a notary public; the form says not to use a seal, embosser, or stamp.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the three-page Maine Intention of Marriage Application.
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Fill in every item carefully using black ink, and review the instructions for any supporting documents that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary and confirm the filing office accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party signs and swears to the certification before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit the Application
File the completed intentions with the appropriate municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Danforth. 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 the certification before a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar, then file it with the appropriate municipality or the State Registrar.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form requires each party to sign the certification and swear to its truth before a notary public, municipal clerk, or the State Registrar.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Maine allows a commissioned online notary to perform eligible remote notarizations. Confirm the filing office accepts your remotely notarized application before booking; this form says not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
- Where should I file the completed form?
- File it with the municipality where at least one party resides. If neither party is a Maine resident, the instructions allow filing in any municipality or with the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. 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.