Marriage Requirements
a To apply for a marriage license, both parties must appear in person together at a City/Town clerk's Office. Each must be at least 18 years of age. If under the age of 18, you must obtain a court order from a probate or district court.
There is no waiting period in Maine, however each state has their own requirements. If you are from out of state the bride and groom may apply for a license at any Town/City Clerk’s office. If yu’re a Maine resident, you need to go to your local Town Office for the license. Photo ID or birth certificate is needed, as well as certified divorce decrees if applicable. There is a $40 fee- blood tests are NOT required. The license is good for 90 days (not three months) from the date you file your intentions.
Keep in mind, no Officiant can solemnize your wedding without a proper marriage license. It is your responsibility to apply for and obtain your marriage license in a timely manner.
There is a requirement in Maine to have two witnesses (in addition to the officiant) present for your marriage to be valid or legal. They do not need to be adults, but must be old enough to understand the seriousness of the ceremony. All participants must also have a valid i.d. at the time of the ceremony.
Once your Officiant pronounces you married she will complete the required section of your marriage license as well as have all participants sign and print their names. Officiant will return your license to the town clerk that issued the license. Although required by statue to complete and return the license within a specified time frame, many Officiants will do so sooner. Officiant cannot provide you with a copy of your license. You can obtain an official copy of your marriage license only from the city/town clerk's office that issued you the license. It is suggested that when you pick up your marriage license, you should inquire about the fee structure and process for obtaining certified copies of your marriage license. Each city/town can have its own fee structure and process.
There is no waiting period in Maine, however each state has their own requirements. If you are from out of state the bride and groom may apply for a license at any Town/City Clerk’s office. If yu’re a Maine resident, you need to go to your local Town Office for the license. Photo ID or birth certificate is needed, as well as certified divorce decrees if applicable. There is a $40 fee- blood tests are NOT required. The license is good for 90 days (not three months) from the date you file your intentions.
Keep in mind, no Officiant can solemnize your wedding without a proper marriage license. It is your responsibility to apply for and obtain your marriage license in a timely manner.
There is a requirement in Maine to have two witnesses (in addition to the officiant) present for your marriage to be valid or legal. They do not need to be adults, but must be old enough to understand the seriousness of the ceremony. All participants must also have a valid i.d. at the time of the ceremony.
Once your Officiant pronounces you married she will complete the required section of your marriage license as well as have all participants sign and print their names. Officiant will return your license to the town clerk that issued the license. Although required by statue to complete and return the license within a specified time frame, many Officiants will do so sooner. Officiant cannot provide you with a copy of your license. You can obtain an official copy of your marriage license only from the city/town clerk's office that issued you the license. It is suggested that when you pick up your marriage license, you should inquire about the fee structure and process for obtaining certified copies of your marriage license. Each city/town can have its own fee structure and process.