Hawaii Marriage Licenses
We offer an overview of requirements and procedures
in how to obtain a Hawaii Marriage License.
If you want your marriage to be legal,
you must have a marriage license from the State of
Hawaii. There is no waiting period in Hawaii and also
there are no blood tests required. You will have your
marriage license within a hour after applying for
it. You must apply in person at the Hawaii State Health
Department and have photo ID proving you are 18 or
older. After your Hawaii wedding ceremony, Sweet Hawaii
Wedding's minister will process your marriage license
for you.
You can download a marriage License
application form here.
Please read all of the information
below so that you have a total understanding of this
important process.
What Are The Requirements
For Getting A Hawaii Marriage License?
Residence/Citizenship:
There are no residence or citizenship requirements.
Age:
The legal age to marry is 18 years for males and females.
However, with the written consent of both parents, legal
guardian or family court, the male or female may be
married at 16 or 17. Males and females at age 15 may
marry with the written consent of both parents or legal
guardian and the written approval of the judge of the
family court. The parents or guardian do not have to
reside in the state. 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.
Blood Relationship:
Cousins may marry, but a blood relationship between
the prospective bride and bridegroom cannot be closer
than first cousins. For example, uncle-niece, half-brother-sister
may not marry.
Blood Tests:
Not Required.
Some Items To Remember:
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Both the prospective bride and bridegroom
must appear together in person before a marriage
license agent to get a license.
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A marriage license is issued immediately
after the application is made. After being issued,
it expires in 30 days; it is good only in the State
of Hawaii.
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To marry, males and females must
be at least 16 years of age. Males and females under
18 must have written consent from both parents,
legal guardians or family court. Males and females
at age 15, may marry with the written consent of
both parents or legal guardian and the written approval
of the judge of the family court.
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A Hawaii marriage performer must
be licensed in the State of Hawaii to perform the
marriage ceremony.
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For more information, please call
the Hawaii Marriage License Office at (808) 586-4544.
Marriage license applications (in pdf
format) can be downloaded
from the website. DO NOT MAIL THIS APPLICATION
TO THE HAWAII STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. When applying
for a marriage license, both the prospective groom and
bride must appear in person before the marriage license
agent.
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Is the Hawaii Marriage License recognized
everywhere?
It is recognized throughout North America
and Europe. Check your country’s regulations if
you have any doubts or concerns.
I’m arriving in Hawaii on a weekend.
Can I get a marriage license on Saturday or Sunday?
You must make a special appointment
for a weekend marriage license, A call to the following
number will provide you with the necessary information
(808) 586-4544. Download the marriage License application
at the website ( click
here), and take it in person to the following address:
Hawaii State Health Department
Kina`u Hale, 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii
96813
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (except holidays)
Phone: (808) 586-4545
How Do I Get A Marriage License in Hawaii?
Download the marriage License application
at the website, and take it in person to the following
address:
Hawaii State Health Department
Kina`u Hale, 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii
96813
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (except
holidays)
Phone: (808) 586-4545
Both parties to the marriage must
appear personally before the marriage license agent.
Proxies are not allowed. Applications may not be mailed
in to the agent.
The Hawaii marriage license is good for 30 days from
and including the date of its issuance, after which
it becomes null and void.
The marriage license must be used only in the State
of Hawaii and is valid throughout the state.
The fee for a license is $60.00. The fee is payable
in cash at the time of filing the application. Weekend
license issuers charge $65.
We look forward to meeting with you
and planning your Hawaii wedding. Please first fill
out our wedding planner,
read the Frequently Asked
Wedding Questions page and then give us a call
on our toll free number below.
We can begin today to plan your Hawaii Wedding Day!
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