How to Get a Marriage License in Maine
Maine marriage license at a glance
- License fee
- $40 (statewide statutory fee; municipal clerk)
- Waiting period
- none
- Minimum age
- 18 without consent
- Blood test
- no
Confirm the fee before you go. check the exact, current fee on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. This page is informational only and is not legal advice.
Couples seeking a marriage license in Maine should apply at their municipal (town or city) clerk's office. Maine residents may apply in their home town; non-residents may apply in any Maine municipality. The statewide fee is $40, and there is no waiting period. Once issued, the license is valid for 90 days. Applicants must present a government-issued photo ID and proof of age. Applications must be completed in person; online applications are not available.
Maine law permits marriage at age 18 without parental consent. Individuals aged 16 or 17 may marry with parental consent, and those under 16 may marry only with parental consent and court approval from a judge. No blood tests or witnesses are required. Before applying, couples should confirm the current fee and eligibility rules on their municipal clerk's official webpage or the state government website, as marriage laws and procedures may change.
What a marriage license actually is
A marriage license is the government document that authorizes your marriage; you apply for it before the ceremony, and once it’s signed and returned it becomes your marriage record. The fee, waiting period and ID rules below are what each state and county sets — always confirm the exact current amount with the issuing clerk.
| Requirement | Maine |
|---|---|
| License fee | $40 (statewide statutory fee; municipal clerk) |
| Fee set by | State (statewide) |
| Waiting period | none |
| License validity | 90 days |
| ID required | government photo ID; proof of age |
| Residency required | no (ME residents apply in their town; non-residents apply in any ME town) |
| Minimum age | 18 without consent; 16-17 with parental consent; under 16 with parental consent AND judge approval |
| Blood test | no |
| Witnesses | no witnesses required |
| Online option | no — apply in person at a municipal (town/city) clerk |
| Where to apply | Municipal (town/city) Clerk (statewide fee) |
| Governing law | Set by state statute — refer to your state’s official statutes and the issuing County Clerk for the governing rule |
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Compiled from public-record Maine marriage law and the issuing agency, verified June 2026. Primary source → · How we compile this. Informational only — not legal advice.