Marriage Certificates

Apply for a Marriage License

You may visit the Town Clerk's Office to apply for a marriage license 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please call the Office for further information prior to your visit. Call 207-646-2882.

The Intention of Marriage Form is needed when applying for a Marriage Certificate. You are welcome to pre-fill this form out prior to your visit to Town Hall. 

Request a Record

You may purchase a certified copy of a marriage that was filed in Wells either in person or through the mail.

To order a certified copy of this record through the mail please print a request form (PDF) or write us a letter including the following information: 

1. Full name(s) on the record
2. Date of marriage
3. Photocopy of proof of identity
4. Your name, mailing address and telephone number
5. Number of copies ordering
6. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Fees

It is $15 for the first certified copy and $6 for each additional certified copy of the same record, ordered at the same time. Make checks payable to the Town of Wells. Please do not send cash in the mail.