All staff in the Clerk's office are Notaries Public (and Licensed Marriage Officiants) in the State of Maine and can perform marriage ceremonies. Marriage ceremonies are performed by appointment. The cost for the ceremony is $100 effective July 1, 2023. Two witnesses are required and must be supplied by the couple getting married.
Please note that a copy of your marriage certificate will not automatically be sent to you following your marriage ceremony. Your marriage certificate must be requested separately. If you are getting married at City Hall, a copy of your marriage certificate may be ordered at the time of your marriage ceremony. A certified copy of your marriage certificate is $15 for the first copy and $6 for additional copies ordered at the same time. See the Marriage Certificates page for more information on obtaining a marriage certificate.
Note: If a Maine resident goes to another state to get married to avoid Maine requirements, or if a non-resident comes to Maine to avoid the requirements of his/her state of residence, the marriage is considered to be null and void.