Arundel, ME · York County
Intention of Marriage Application
The Intention of Marriage Application records personal and prior-marriage details for both parties and is filed by people applying for 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
Both parties complete and certify their information, including names, birth details, addresses, and prior-marriage history. The form is used to file marriage intentions and obtain a marriage license for a marriage performed in Maine. Maine residents file with a 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 Maine municipality or with the State Registrar.
Who needs it
Both parties planning to marry in Maine must complete and file this application before a marriage license can be issued.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs a certification under oath before a notary public or municipal clerk; the form includes a jurat-style statement that each personally appeared and made oath.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the three-page Intention of Marriage Application and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Fill in the requested information for Party A and Party B, check applicable boxes, and prepare any required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary, or plan to sign before a municipal clerk.
- 4
Sign Under Oath on Video
Each party signs their certification in the notary’s presence and completes the oath.
- 5
Submit the Application
File the completed intentions with an eligible Maine municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Arundel. 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 file the marriage intentions application?
- Both parties complete and sign the application before a notary public or municipal clerk. Maine residents file it with a municipality where at least one party lives or the State Registrar; nonresidents may file in any Maine municipality or with the Registrar.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The instructions say each party must sign the certification in the presence of a notary public or municipal clerk. The notary section says each party personally appeared and made oath.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Maine law permits remote notarization by a commissioned online notary, but confirm that the filing office will accept the remotely notarized application before signing.
- What if either party was previously married?
- The form instructions say previously married parties must present a certified death certificate or record of divorce or annulment before a marriage license can be issued.
- Where should I confirm filing requirements?
- Ask the filing municipality or State Registrar about application requirements and filing options; confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Intention of Marriage Application in other York County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.