Ogunquit, ME · York County
Marriage Intentions Application
The Maine Marriage Intentions Application records personal, residence, and prior-marriage details for both parties who apply for a marriage license, and requires each party to certify the information under oath.
- 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 this application with their identifying details, proposed marriage date, and information about any previous marriage. Each certifies they are free to marry and swears the statement is true before a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. Submit the completed intentions to the municipality where at least one party resides, or to the State Registrar; if neither party is a Maine resident, they may file in any municipality or with the State Registrar.
Who needs it
Both people intending to marry in Maine must complete this application to obtain a marriage license and sign their own certification before an authorized official.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating each party appeared and swore to the statement; Party A and Party B each sign their certification before the notary or filing official.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Marriage Intentions Application from the Ogunquit government document page.
- 2
Complete Both Parties’ Sections
Type or clearly print in black ink, complete every item, and check the applicable boxes.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the required oath and signatures.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each party completes their certification and signs before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit The Application
Return the completed intentions to an eligible municipality or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ogunquit. 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 submit the marriage intentions application?
- Complete all fields, sign each party’s certification before a notary, municipal clerk, or State Registrar, then return it to an eligible municipality or the State Registrar.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Each party must sign the certification in the presence of a notary public, municipal clerk, or State Registrar. The form says not to use a notary seal, embosser, or stamp.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. §1915, authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. This application requires an oath; it is not a marriage ceremony or solemnization.
- Where should I file the completed form?
- File with the municipality where at least one party resides, or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. If neither party is a Maine resident, either may file in any municipality or with the Registrar; confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.
Marriage Intentions Application in other York County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.