Marriage Licenses

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage!

To obtain a marriage license from the Harrison Town Clerk’s Office, both individuals must first complete the Maine Intention of Marriage Application (see forms below). The application must be filled out completely, except for the signatures.

Do not sign the form in advance. Both individuals must sign the form in the presence of a Clerk.

Processing a marriage license can take up to one hour, and we ask all couples to plan accordingly.
Marriage Licenses are issued Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Or by appointment.

What You Need to Bring

Completed Marriage Intention Application
Valid Photo Identification
If previously married, a certified/sealed copy of your divorce decree or the death certificate of your former spouse
$40 payment (cash, credit card, or check payable to the Town of Harrison)

Important Things to Know

New Legislation (2019): Parties planning to change their name(s) upon marriage must indicate their proposed new name(s) on the intention application, marriage license, and certificate. If no name change is desired, leave the field blank or use your current legal name.
Maine residents must file intentions in the town where at least one party resides.
If both parties reside outside of Maine, intentions may be filed in any municipal office.
Marriage licenses are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.

Marriage Certificates

After the individual returns the signed license to the Harrison Town Clerk’s Office, certified copies of the marriage certificate are available.

Fee: $15.00 for the first copy, $6.00 for each additional copy
Certificates may be obtained:
- In person at the Town Clerk’s Office
- By mail: Send a completed Marriage Certificate Request Form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check payable to the Town of Harrison to:
  Harrison Town Clerk’s Office
  P.O. Box 300
  Harrison, ME 04040