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Available January 1, 2012
Marriage website:
https://marriage.ehawaii.gov
To view the application instructions for the electronic
marriage license system, click on the links below:
Application Instructions
The marriage license application form is available in PDF format:
Download marriage license application
For a list of civil union/marriage license agents (who agreed to have their information posted online):
List of License Agents
Hawaii is a beautiful place and a marriage here is
an ideal way for a couple to start life together. You may be a visitor
to the Islands, drawn to our year-round warm and sunny weather, or you
may be a resident wishing to celebrate a most cherished moment in a
place that you call home. Whoever you are, we welcome you and hope that
we can make your wedding day as free from worry as possible. Aloha and
best wishes!
For any person to lawfully marry in the State of
Hawaii, a license for that purpose must be obtained from an authorized
agent (HRS §572-1.7). Once the license has been issued, there is
no waiting period before the marriage can take place.
A marriage license and marriage certificate are
different documents. The marriage license permits a marriage to take
place. The marriage certificate indicates that a legal marriage has
been performed.
The marriage certificate is prepared and filed by
your licensed marriage officiant or performer with the Department of
Health. A newly married couple receives one (1) certified copy of the
marriage certificate at no extra charge, upon payment of the marriage
license fee, which will be sent to the couple by mail (60-120 days)
after the marriage has been performed. If a marriage certificate is
needed sooner than this, you can apply for one or more additional
certified copies.
Marriage performers must be duly licensed by and in the State of Hawaii to
perform the marriage ceremony. If desired, you may request the marriage performer
to present his/her license for your inspection.
Getting Marriage License Information by
Telephone
Information on marriage licenses may be obtained via
the telephone system, any day or any time, by calling (808)
586-4545.
Who is Eligible to Apply for a Marriage License?
- There are no state residence or U.S. citizenship requirements.
- Blood tests are not required.
- The legal age to marry is 18 years for both males and females.
- Males or females of 16 or 17 years of age who wish to marry require the
written consent of both parents, legal guardian, or the family court. The
parents or legal guardian do not have to be residents of the state. Consent
forms may be obtained from a marriage license agent.
- Males or females of 15 years of age who wish to marry require the written
consent of both parents or legal guardian, and the written approval of a judge
of the family court. The parents or legal guardian do not have to be residents
of the state. Consent forms may be obtained from a marriage license agent.
- Proof of age is required. A certified copy of a birth certificate must be
presented for anyone 18 years of age or under. A valid I.D. or driver’s
license may be presented for anyone 19 years of age or over.
- If previously married, proof of original divorce decree or death certificate
needs to be presented to the marriage agent by the applicant if the divorce
or death was final within 30 days of applying for a marriage license.
- Cousins may marry. However, the blood relationship between the prospective
bride and groom cannot be closer than first cousins.
How to Apply for a Marriage License
- The prospective bride and groom must appear together in person before a
marriage license agent to apply for a marriage license. Proxies are not allowed.
- The prospective bride and groom should be prepared to provide the necessary
proof of age and present any required written consents and approvals. All
of the necessary documents should be obtained prior to applying for a marriage
license.
- The prospective bride and groom must prepare an official application and
file the application in person with the marriage license agent. The application
may be completed online (see website below). The application will not be accepted
if sent by either postal mail or e-mail.
- Upon approval, a marriage license is issued at the time the application
is made.
- The marriage license fee is $60.00 (plus $5.00 portal administrative cost).
The fee may be paid online or in-person at the time the application is submitted
to a marriage license agent.
- The marriage license is good only in, but is valid throughout, the State
of Hawaii.
- The marriage license expires 30 days from and including the date of issuance,
after which it automatically becomes null and void.
To apply online for marriage:
https://marriage.ehawaii.gov
The marriage license application form is available in PDF format:
Download marriage license application
The Adobe Acrobat Reader is free to download and install on your computer
by clicking on the button: 
Where to Apply for a Marriage License
- In Honolulu - Room 101 (1st floor) of the Health Department Building,
1250 Punchbowl St. (corner of Beretania and Punchbowl Streets)
Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- For a list of civil union/marriage license agents (who agreed to have their information
posted online), please click on the link:
List of License Agents
- For more information about civil union/marriage agents on Oahu - call (808) 586-4544
- For more information about civil union/marriage agents on the neighbor islands - call
the local office of the Department of Health:
| Hawaii (Big Island) |
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(808) 974-6008 |
| Kauai |
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(808) 241-3498 |
| Maui |
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(808) 984-8210 |
| Molokai |
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(808) 553-3208 |
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