For important information about getting married in Maine, please visit the State of Maine web page by clicking on the link below.

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GETTING MARRIED IN MAINE

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Marriage licenses can be obtained from the Town Clerk during regular business hours. If you would like your license the same day that you submit your Intentions Of Marriage application plan to arrive an hour or more before closing. Intentions of Marriage applications can be picked up at the Town Office or click on the link below.

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State of Maine Intentions of Marriage

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

You may fill out your Intentions of Marriage application in advance but DO NOT SIGN the application until you are in the presence of the Town Clerk.

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~The fee for a marriage license is $40.

~A certified copy of your marriage record is $15 for the 1st copy

     and $6 for each additional copy.

~The Deer Isle Town Clerk can issue a marriage license to               residents of Deer Isle and non-residents living in another           state or country. If both parties are Maine residents and

     neither reside in Deer Isle, you may not obtain a marriage

     license in Deer Isle.

~Marriage licenses are valid for 90 days.

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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OFFICIANTS:

~After the ceremony you must complete the ‘Ceremony’ section of       each marriage license using a BLACK INK and

     PRINT CLEARLY.

  

~It is required that two witnesses be present and sign the

     marriage license in the State of Maine.  The officiant CANNOT

     be a witness.

 

~CLERGY: Box 34 must be completed with your date of ordination

 

~NOTARIES: Box 34 must be completed with your commission

    expiration date. DO NOT use your seal or rubber stamp on the

     license.

 

~The officiant must return the marriage license to the

     municipality where the license was issued within seven days

     of the marriage. Under no circumstances should this duty be

     assigned to the individuals who are married or any member

     of the wedding party.

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