Maine - Obtain a Marriage License

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Procedure

1. Go to the town office.
2. Present and submit documents required.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Pay the marriage license fee.

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Required Documents

• photo ID (such as driver's license)
• a certified copy (raised seal) of the divorce from or death certificate of the last spouse (if previously married)
• written parental consent (for minors)
• social security numbers

Office Locations & Contacts

Maine County Clerk's Offices: http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/maine/index.shtml#counties

Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC)
Division of Public Health Systems
Data, Research, and Vital Statistics
11 State House Station
220 Capitol Street
Augusta, ME 04333-0011

Telephone: (207) 287-5500
E-mail: [email protected]
FAX: (207)287-5470

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Eligibility

• Both applicants must be over 18 years old.
• For applicants under 18 years old, written parental consent is required.
• For applicants under 16 years old, written parental consent and written consent of a judge are required.

Fees

Marriage License Fee: $15 each = $30 for the couple

Validity

The marriage license is valid for 90 days and can only be used within the state of Maine.

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Instructions

• For applicants who are both residents of the state of Maine, you can apply both at the town office where at least one of you is a resident.
• If you are residents of different Maine towns, you both may apply in one town or the other. You do not need to apply separately in each town.
• For out of state applicants, then both of you should apply in the town where one holds residency.
• If neither of you is a resident of Maine, then you may apply in any Maine town office. It need not be the same town where you plan to be married.

Required Information

• Complete name
• Age Last Birthday
• Date of Birth
• Birthplace
• Sex
• Residence
• Father/Parent Name, Birthplace
• Mother/Parent Name, Birthplace
• Social Security No
• Telephone Number

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Following is a procedure on how you can apply for a marriage license in Maine.

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External Links

Getting Married in Maine: http://www.maine.gov/portal/family/marriage.html

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