Hawaii Marriage License
Obtaining a Hawaii Marriage License
Obtaining a wedding license in Hawaii is a “piece of cake”. In brief, all you need is $60 U.S. cash, and a photo ID. There is no blood work required and there is no waiting period. Also, witnesses are not required at weddings in Hawaii. How easy is that!!! Below is some additional information that may be helpful.
Eligibility to Apply for a Hawaii Marriage License
- You do not need to be a state residence or citizen of the U.S.
- There are no requirements for blood tests.
- The minimum age for marriage in Hawaii is 18 years.
- If either the bride or groom are 16 or 17 years old, they will need consent, in writing, from both parents (or legal guardians), or the family court. The Hawaii Marriage License Agency has consent forms available.
- Brides and grooms 15 years of age require the written consent of both parents or legal guardian, and the written approval of a family court judge. The parents or legal guardian need not be residents of Hawaii. Consent forms may be obtained from a Hawaii wedding licensing agent.
- Proof of age is a requirement. If either the bride or groom are under 18, a certified copy of the birth certificate is required. For brides or grooms 19 or older a valid driver’s license or valid ID will suffice.
- Divorce and death records are not required unless the death or divorce date is less than 30 days prior to applying for a marriage license. Fax copies are not accepted.
- Marriage between cousins is permitted, however the bride and groom cannot be more closely related than first cousins.
How to Apply for a Hawaii Marriage License
- To apply for a marriage license in Hawaii, all brides and grooms must both appear in person, in Hawaii, in the presence of a Hawaii marriage license agent. Proxies are not accepted.
- The prospective bride and groom must provide the proof of age and provide required written approvals and consents if required as described above. All documents should be obtained ahead of time.
- The prospective bride and groom must fill out an official Hawaii Marriage License Application and bring the application in person to a Hawaii wedding license agent. Applications can be obtained in person from a Hawaii marriage license agent or may be downloaded from the above link. The Hawaii marriage license application cannot be mailed or e-mailed.
- A Hawaii State marriage license is issued on the spot, at the time of the application.
- A fee of $60 is charged for Hawaii marriage licenses. Payment must be in U.S. cash.
- Hawaii wedding licenses are recognized anywhere in the civilized world. However, the ceremony must be performed within the State of Hawaii.
- Once Hawaii wedding licenses are issued, the ceremony must be performed with 30 days of the issuing date. Otherwise the license will expire.
- If a marriage is not performed within the 30 days, return the unused license in the pre-addressed envelope provided so the license can be invalidated.
Marriage license applications are available in a “fillable” Adobe Acrobat portable document format (PDF). The Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 (or later) is required for using the fillable forms feature.
The Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 is free to download and install on your computer by clicking on the button:
Where to Apply for a Hawaii Marriage License
- The Hawaii State Department of Health building is located at 1250 Punchbowl St. in downtown Honolulu - Room 101 (1st floor), on corner of Beretania and Punchbowl Streets.
Monday through Friday with the exception of some furloughed Fridays 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Hawaii Marriage License Furlough Calendar For the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of marriage agents in the rural and suburban areas of Oahu - call (808) 586-4544
- For the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of marriage agents on islands other than Oahu (Honolulu) - call the local Department of Health office:
