Maine requires officiants to present documentation of their ordination to the town where the marriage will take place. Online ordinations are accepted with proper documentation.
Maine Rev. Stat. Title 19-A § 655Registration Required
Show your ordination documentation at the town where the marriage is taking place. When signing the marriage license, you must put your ordained date and church affiliation.
Marriage licenses are obtained from the town clerk in either party's municipality or the municipality where the ceremony will take place. There is a 3-day waiting period.
Same-sex couples have married legally in Maine since December 29, 2012 — by popular vote.
Maine voters made history: the first state to enact marriage equality by citizen initiative, three years after a people's veto had repealed it.
Every Church of Pride minister can officiate for every couple — that’s the point.
Select a county below to see local officiant requirements, marriage license info, and clerk contact details.
Disclaimer: Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. The information on this page is provided for general guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office where the wedding will take place before officiating any ceremony.