Marriage, Birth and Death Certificates

When requesting any vital record, we recommend calling the Harrison Town Office ahead of time. The fee for a certified copy is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for each additional copy. Please complete the appropriate application form by clicking the link below.

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

Birth Certificates

Birth certificates may be obtained from:

  1. The town or city where the child was born

  2. The town or city where the mother was living at the time of birth

  3. The Maine Department of Vital Statistics in Augusta

  • Certified copies may be issued to self, spouse, registered domestic partner, parent(s), guardian, descendants of a person listed on the record, attorney or agent, family with proof of relationship, geneologist or agent with direct and legitimate interest, and officiant / informant / funeral establishment.

  • Requests may be made in person, over the phone, or in writing by mail. Please include the child’s full birth name, date of birth, and the parent(s)’ full name(s).

  • Mail requests must include: a copy of your photo ID, payment by check (payable to the Town of Harrison), and an additional $10.00 fee if you wish the certificate to be sent by certified mail.

  • Mailing Address: Harrison Town Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 300, Harrison, ME 04040

Death Certificates

Death certificates may be obtained from:

  1. The municipality where the person passed away

  2. The municipality of the decedent’s residence

  3. The Maine Department of Vital Statistics in Augusta

Certified death certificates may be issued to anyone with a legitimate interest in the decedent.