GET MARRIED IN MAINE – IT’S SUPER ROMANTIC AND EASY TO DO
Most
people aren’t aware that Maine is a romance state, and for out-of-state
residents, Maine makes getting married as easy as falling off a log.
Like
other states, you’ll first need a marriage license. Maine marriage licenses can
be issued on a walk-in basis. It only takes about an hour. To save time,
download and fill in the Marriage Intention Application in black ink and bring
it into the Clerk’s office. You can find the application at Maine.gov. DON’T SIGN IT! It
must be signed in the presence of the Clerk’s staff. Licenses are issued
between 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, and until 5:30 PM on
Thursdays. The cost is a mere $40. If you figure you’re going to be married for
at least 40 years, then that averages out to $1 a year. That’s quite a bargain.
Out-of-state
residents who wish to marry in Maine, 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. Once you are issued a license, you have 90 days to use it, and you are free to
marry anywhere in the state, (but you must get married within the state of
Maine). There is also no waiting period from the time you’re issued a marriage
license until your wedding can take place, which means you can get your license
and get married at William Allen Farm all
on the same day.
So,
what do you need to obtain a marriage license? Again, it’s very simple.
·
A photo ID, such as a driver’s license
·
If this is not the first marriage for one or
both of you, you must bring a certified copy (raised seal) of the divorce form
or death certificate of the last spouse (photocopies are not accepted)
·
You must be over 18 years of age. Written
parental consent is required for an applicant under 18
·
No blood test is required
You
see, I told you it was easy. Okay, so now you have your license, who will marry
you?
The
following individuals are authorized to perform marriages in Maine:
·
Ordained ministers of the gospel
·
A person licensed to preach by an association of
ministers, religious seminary or ecclesiastical body
·
Judges of justices (residents of Maine only)
·
Lawyers admitted to the Maine Bar (residents of Maine
only)
·
Maine Notaries
Now,
here’s the best part: Suppose you want your favorite aunt to marry you? Or you
want your best friend to officiate? That’s easy, too. All they must do is
become an ordained minister of the gospel, which can be done online.
Here
are two of the many sites you should check out to become an ordained minister:
When you are
married, you will give your Marriage License to the person performing the
ceremony to complete the “ceremony” section of the marriage license. This
includes obtaining the signatures of two witnesses and the signature of the
officiant. The officiant is responsible for filing the completed marriage
license within 7 days with the
municipal clerk at the municipality where the license was issued.
That’s it! *
We, at William Allen Farm, hope you’ll consider getting married in Maine.
If you do, we’d love to be your go-to setting to celebrate your most joyous
day. Sixty-three untouched acres, a sumptuous open lawn, a picturesque lake,
and the old-world charm of our 200-year-old barn are sure to fulfill the needs
of your Maine Dream Wedding.
*Much of the
information found here was taken directly from the Maine.gov website. This
information is abridged. Please refer to Maine.gov for the official procedures
and requirements on how to obtain a marriage license in the state of Maine, as
well as the requirements regarding individuals who are authorized to perform
marriages in Maine.
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