How do I obtain a marriage license?

Maine residents must apply in the town / city where they reside.

The marriage intentions may be filled out in advance, but must be signed before a Notary Public or the Clerk issuing the license. The intentions form is available above under "Licences and Permits". Both parties must appear before the Town Clerk to sign the license before it may be issued.

The parties must fill out forms in person at the Town Hall. If the parties reside in separate Maine towns, they may apply in either community. The license is valid for a period of 90 days from the date intentions are filed. The ceremony may be performed in any town or city in the State of Maine. Photo identification is required to obtain a marriage license, and the cost is $40.

Out-of-state residents may apply in any Maine town/city. They may then have the marriage ceremony in any town/city in Maine. The license is valid for a period of 90 days from the date the intentions are filed.

The Clerk's office strongly recommends that out-of-state residents obtain the marriage license in the town where the marriage will take place.

If either party has previously been married, they must present the clerk with a certified copy of the divorce judgment ending the prior marriage or death certificate.