Arundel, ME · York County
Intention of Marriage Application
The Maine Intention of Marriage Application is completed by two people planning to marry and filed to obtain a marriage license for a marriage in Maine.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Arundel · Arundel, York County, Maine
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- arundelmaine.org
- 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
Each party completes and certifies a section with personal, residence, family, and prior-marriage information. Both applicants sign their certifications in front of a notary public, municipal clerk, or the State Registrar. File the completed intentions with the municipality where at least one party resides, or with the State Registrar; the form allows filing in any municipality if neither applicant lives in Maine. The instructions say a marriage license may be issued after filing.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine must complete and file this application to obtain a marriage license.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs the certification under the oath statement 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 Maine Intention of Marriage Application and review its instructions for both parties.
- 2
Complete Both Sections
Type or clearly print in black ink, complete each party’s section, and gather any supporting records the instructions require.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary and confirm the receiving clerk’s requirements.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each party signs their certification during the notarial session, following the form’s instruction about not using a seal, embosser, or stamp.
- 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 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 Intention of Marriage Application?
- Both parties complete and sign the application in front of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. File it with the municipality where at least one party resides, or with the State Registrar.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form requires each party to sign the certification in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. It also instructs notaries not to use a seal, embosser, or stamp.
- 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. Check with the receiving clerk about the form’s instruction not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp and whether they accept a remotely notarized version.
- Where should I submit the completed application?
- Submit it to the municipality where at least one applicant resides or to the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. If neither applicant is a Maine resident, the instructions allow filing in any municipality or with the State Registrar. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.