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Augusta is the capital of the U.S. state of Maine, county seat of Kennebec County, and center of population for Maine. The city's population is 18,560 (July 2006 est.). Located on the Kennebec River at the head of tide, it is home to the University of Maine at Augusta.
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Augusta Weddings
Traditions
Marriage License Requirements
If you've just set a date for your wedding, this can be an exciting time for the two of you! Don't let the marriage license laws of Maine put a dent in your wedding plans.
Here's what you need to know and what documents to bring with you before you apply for a Maine marriage license.
We recommend getting this legal aspect of your wedding out of the way about a month before your wedding date.
Requirements may vary as each county in Maine could have their own requirements.
ID Requirement:
If you are over 24 years of age, you will just need to show your driver's licenses. Otherwise you need to provide your birth certificate or a passport. You also need to provide your Social Security numbers.
Residency Requirement:
You do not have to be a resident of Maine, although residents need to apply in one of the towns in which they reside.
Previous Marriages:
If previously married, you will need to show a certified copy (raised seal) of the divorce from or death certificate of the last spouse.
Covenant Marriage: No.
Waiting Period: No.
Fees: $30 - cash only.
Other Tests: No other tests.
Proxy Marriage: No.
Common Law Marriage: No.
Cousin Marriage: Yes.
Same Sex Marriages: No.
Under 18:
Those who are 16 or 17 years old will need parental consent. Anyone under the age of 16 needs written parental consent and the written approval of a judge.
Officiants:
Any ordained ministers or clergymen who have been licensed by the secretary of State, along with notaries public and members of the Maine Bar.
Witnesses:
You need two witnesses at your Maine wedding ceremony.
Miscellaneous:
The Maine marriage license is valid for 90 days.
Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
Vital Statistics Office of Vital Statistics State House Station #11 Augusta, ME 04333-0011 Phone: (207) 287-3184
Congratulations and much happiness as you begin your lifetime journey together!
Why Augusta?
How To Get There
Get in
By plane
- Augusta State Airport, 75 Airport Rd, +1 207 626-2306. Small regional airport with regular US Airways Express flights to Boston's Logan International Airport. Located about 1/2 mile west/northwest out Western Ave (US-202/ME-17/ME-100/ME-1) from roundabout/rotary nearest the State Capitol.
Air charter and private aircraft have access through Maine Instrument Flight, 1-888-643-3597, 123.00 MHz.
By car
- From Portland: take US Interstate I-295 North toward Falmouth; this becomes I-95 North; follow signs for Augusta. Exit at Augusta/Western Ave, and turn right, east, into Augusta; trip is under 60 miles, about one hour total in reasonable traffic.
- From Bangor: Take I-95 South to Augusta/Western Ave, and turn left, east, into Augusta; trip is about 80 miles, a bit under 1 1/2 hours in reasonable traffic.
- From Belfast: Take Maine State Route 3 South (really west/southwest); trip is about 47 miles, or about one hour in reasonable traffic.
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Climate
Augusta, ME Weather
Augusta, ME climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 80.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 10.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Augusta is 42.34 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is October with an average rainfall of 4.04 Inches.
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
(AUGUSTA AP Weather station, 1.18 miles from Augusta) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Max °F 28.5 32.1 41.2 53.1 66.0 74.8 80.5 79.0 70.1 58.4 46.0 34.1 55.3 Mean °F 19.5 22.9 32.5 43.7 55.4 64.4 70.1 68.7 59.9 48.8 38.1 25.7 45.8 Min °F 10.5 13.6 23.7 34.3 44.7 53.9 59.7 58.3 49.6 39.2 30.2 17.3 36.3
Normal Temperatures
(AUGUSTA AP Weather station, 1.18 miles from Augusta) Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Inch 3.26 2.55 3.64 3.78 3.90 3.58 3.43 3.25 3.60 4.04 3.81 3.50 42.34