Get your certified Maine Marriage Certificate

A marriage license is the document you obtain before your wedding that legally authorizes you to marry in Maine. A marriage certificate is the official record proving your marriage took place. After your ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the appropriate office for filing. Once recorded, it becomes the official marriage certificate. You need the certificate for legal purposes like name changes, insurance benefits, tax filing, and immigration applications.

You can obtain a certified copy of a Maine marriage certificate from the state vital records office, the county clerk or recorder where the marriage was filed, or online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. For older records, you may need to contact the county directly or the state archives. Processing times vary by method, with online and in-person requests typically being the fastest options.

A certified copy of a Maine marriage certificate costs $15 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy ordered at the same time from the Maine CDC Office of Vital Records. You can also obtain copies from the municipal clerk in the town where the marriage occurred.

Yes, you can order a Maine marriage certificate online through an approved service provider. You can also apply by mail or in person at the Maine CDC Office of Vital Records in Augusta or at the municipal clerk office in the town where the marriage took place.

In Maine, eligible requesters include either spouse named on the certificate, immediate family members, or a legal representative. If you need someone else to request the certificate on your behalf, they may use a notarized Power of Attorney (PoA) or a signed affidavit from an authorized applicant.

Maine marriage certificate is generally considered public records. You can request certified copies from the Maine CDC Office of Vital Records or from the municipal clerk in the town where the marriage was recorded.

To correct or amend a Maine marriage certificate, you need to file an Application to Correct a Vital Record (VS-7) form with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services – Data, Research, and Vital Statistic Office (DHHS-DRVS) office, providing supporting documentation and paying a fee if the mistake was discovered more than 90 days after the original filing; contact the office at (888) 664-9491 for details and the necessary forms.

Who can apply: The individuals named on the marriage record can correct their personal information, while the marriage officiant listed on the record can correct only details related to the ceremony.

Timeframe and fees: If the error is discovered within 90 days of the filing date, there may be no fee required, but if it's beyond 90 days, a fee of $60.00 will apply. Additional copies of the amended record ordered simultaneously are $6.00 each. Checks or money orders may be made to the "Treasurer, State of Maine."

Supporting documents: Depending on the type of correction, you will need to provide supporting documents. For acceptable documents, refer to the Documents That May Be Used When Applying to Correct a Vital Record.

Contact information: Contact the Maine CDC Vital Records office at (207) 287-3771 or 287-1919 for guidance and the necessary forms.

If you lose your marriage certificate:

1. Submit an application for a certified replacement copy in person, by mail, or online through VRO. You will need to complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the DHHS-DRVS.
2. 1. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a county health department.
   2. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the DHHS-DRVS at:
      Vital Records 11 State House Station,
      220 Capitol Street,
      Augusta, ME 04333-0011
      
   3. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
2. DHHS-DRVS will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.

The apostille for Maine vital records can be obtained through either the Secretary of State Division of Corporations, UCC, and Commissions, or Vital Records Online (VRO).

VRO offers comprehensive apostille services for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates across all 50 US states. Governments and organizations acknowledge the service, which is legally valid in over 100 countries. VRO’s service comes with expert support, costs $149 (plus government fees).

To make this request manually, you will have to provide the following information:

• Completed Apostille Application Form.
• Document to be authenticated.
• Payment of $10.00 per document.

You can submit requests for vital record apostilles to the Secretary of State Division of Corporations, UCC, and Commissions at the following addresses:

For walk-in appointments or express shipping (UPS, DHL, or Federal Express), you can visit or submit the request to the physical address:

For standard mail, use the following address: