So you'd like to get married in Hawaii! A wise decision. Hawaii is a beautiful place and a marriage here is an ideal way for a couple to start a life together. You may be a visitor to the islands, drawn to our year-round warm 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.

The information below explains what is required to apply for a marriage license in Hawaii. Please read this carefully. Aloha and best wishes!

Applications to marry must be filed with a marriage license agent in the state. The Honolulu marriage license office is located in the State Health Department Building. Kina'u Hale, 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
 
 

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. 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 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 the application.

Neighbor islands phone numbers: Hawai'i (808) 974-6008 Kaua'i (808) 241-3498 Maui (808) 984-8210 Moloka'i (808) 553-3663 Lana'i (808) 565-6411 www.hawaii.gov/doh/recordsh
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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-nice, half-brother-sister may not marry.

Blood Tests Are Not Required.

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