Getting Married in Hawaii

Facts About Obtaining Your Marriage License

Both the bride and groom must appear PERSONALLY before the marriage license agent.

A marriage license must be obtained FIRST before your ceremony is performed. A marriage license is issued during the meeting with your marriage license agent.

The marriage license is good for 30 days from and including the date of its issuance, after which it becomes null and void.

The license must be used only in the State of Hawai'i.

The State fee for a marriage license is $60.00, payable in cash at the time of filing the application. This fee is subject to change.

To expedite your marriage license meeting, simply download the Marriage License from the website for the Department of Health located at http://www.hawaii.gov/health/vital-records/pdf/marriagelicense.pdf , print it out on your printer and fill it out. Very important reminders: print with black ink, no abbreviations, and use full legal names. You may then bring this with you at the time of your appointment.

You may also obtain a Marriage License packet from the Department of Health. Call the Department of Health at (808) 586-4544 and request a "Marriage License Packet". When you receive the package, please carefully read and follow the directions on the back of the yellow Marriage License Application.

Requirements For License To Marry In Hawaii

Residence/Citizenship:
There are no residence or citizenship requirements.

Age:
The legal age to marry is 18. However, with the written consent of both parents, legal guardian or family court, the male or female may be married at 16 or 17. Consent forms may be obtained from the marriage license agent.

Proof Of Age:
A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 and under. For anyone 19 and over, proof of age may be requested in the form of an I.D. or driver's license. (Passport, alien card, or birth certificate may also be accepted.)

Blood Tests:
NOT required

Past Marriages:
A certified copy of a divorce decree or death certificate is NOT required when applying for a marriage license, but the FINAL DIVORCE DATE will be required at the time of application.

Renewal Of Wedding Vows

No Marriage License is required to renew your wedding vows.

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