Congratulations, you’re married! If you just got married and you want to get a copy of your certified Maine marriage license you MUST request one. You do not automatically receive a copy of your marriage license. The fee to obtain a copy of your marriage license is $15 ( $6 for each additional copy) and you have a few choices of how you request the certified document.
How to obtain a copy of your Maine marriage license
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Contact the town or city that issued your marriage license to request a certified copy [recommended]
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Request a copy online and pay by credit card (extra fee) using VitalCheckExpress
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Make a request in writing (see instructions below). Mail request, check and a self-addressed stamped #10 envelope to:
Maine CDC
Vital Records Office
220 Capitol Street
11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
instructions for fulfilling your request by mail:
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Name of partner 1 (use maiden name, if applicable)
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Name of partner 2 (use maiden name, if applicable)
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Date of marriage
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Name of city/town the marriage occurred in
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A daytime telephone number
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Make check payable to: “Treasurer – State of Maine”
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Include a photocopy of your ID (Picture I.D. requirement)
For more information call the Vital Records Office at (207) 287-3771.
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