Newfield, ME · York County
Marriage Intentions Application
The VS2-A Marriage Intentions Application is completed by both people planning to marry and filed with a Maine 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
The application collects identity, residence, prior-marriage, and other information for both parties, who certify that their answers are correct and that they are free to marry under Maine law. The form instructs applicants to file it with the municipality where at least one party resides, or with the State Registrar; if neither party is a Maine resident, they may file in any municipality or with the State Registrar. Filing intentions may lead to a marriage license valid for 90 days.
Who needs it
Both people planning to marry in Maine must complete and sign this application before filing it to obtain a marriage license.
Why it needs a notary
Each party signs a certification and makes an oath 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
Get the three-page VS2-A Marriage Intentions Application.
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Fill out every item for Party A and Party B, type or print neatly in black ink, and check the applicable boxes.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the receiving office accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each party signs and makes the required oath 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 Newfield. 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?
- Both parties complete every item, type or print neatly in black ink, check the applicable boxes, and sign their certifications in front of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. File the application as directed on the form.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- The form requires each party to sign and make an oath before a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. It 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. §1915, but this form’s instructions specify who may witness the oath. Confirm acceptance with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure; filing instructions direct applicants to a municipality or the State Registrar.
- Where do I file the completed application?
- 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.
Marriage Intentions Application in other York County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.