State of Hawaii 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
List of Licensed Agents
HAWAII ISLAND (BIG ISLAND)
Hilo: Mary (808) 974-6008
Rose (808) 640-6179
Joyce (808) 974-6262 (Governor’s Liaison’s Office)
Will (808) 961-8504
Waimea: Tiffany (808) 887-8114
Kailua-Kona: Andrea (808) 990-1929
Captain Cook: Susan and Abigail (808) 323-4542 (Governor’s Liaison’s Office)
Kealakekua: Carla “Jada” (808) 322-4880
OAHU
Honolulu Main Office (Downtown)
– Judith Brown
(808) 586-4544
– Faye Rainey
(808) 586-4544
Four Seasons Resort Oahu (By Appointment Only)
– Nerine Asbel
(808) 679-3266
– Amanda Belton
(808) 679-3266
– Tori Honda
(808) 679-3266
Turtle Bay Resort (By Appointment Only)
– Margie Adolpho
– Sheri Chang
– Diosdado Corpuz
– Megan Koehne
– Jamie Kubota
– Roy Nacapuy
– Melina Patrick
– Sydney Pere
– Tiare Tipoti
(808) 293-6020
Aulani A Disney Resort & Spa (By Appointment Only)
– Nicole M. Tam
(808) 674-6397
Schofield Barracks (By Appointment Only)
– Lakisha Wharton
(210) 722-7148
Weddings of Hawaii (By Appointment Only)
– Lauren Carson
(808) 947-4797
– Rachel Hashimoto
(808) 947-4797
– Theresa Sherman
(808) 947-4797
About Marriage Licenses
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 (Section 572-1.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes). Once the license has been issued, there is no waiting period before the marriage can take place.
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 applicants.
- Applicants 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.
- Applicants 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 applicants cannot be closer than first cousins.
- How to apply for a marriage license.
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.
How to obtain additional copies of the marriage certificate.
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 applicants.
- Applicants 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.
- Applicants 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 applicants cannot be closer than first cousins.
How to Apply for a Marriage License
- The prospective applicants must appear together in person before a marriage license agent to apply for a marriage license. Proxies are not allowed.
- The prospective applicants 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 applicants 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
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