Hawaii Marrige License
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 males and females.
- Males or females 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.
- Males or females 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.
- Cousins may marry. However, the blood relationship between the prospective bride and groom cannot be closer than first cousins.
How to Apply for a Marriage License
- The prospective bride and groom must appear together in person before a marriage license agent to apply for a marriage license. Proxies are not allowed.
- The prospective bride and groom 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 bride and groom must prepare an official application and file the application in person with the marriage license agent. Applications are provided by the marriage license agent or may be downloaded from this site (see 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 costs $60.00, payable in cash at the time the application is made.
- 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.
- If you do not get married within the 30 days, return the unused license in the pre-addressed envelope provided to you for invalidation.
Oahu
You can obtain your marriage license directly from the Department of Health, Monday - Friday except holidays between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Directions to the Department of Health are located below.
For after hours service (nights, weekends & holidays only) you will need to schedule an appointment in advance with an outside agent. Outside agents operate out of a home office and are authorized by the state to distribute marriage licenses only beyond normal operating business hours. You will need to go to their home office with a completed application and $65 exact cash. It is $5.00 more for after hour's service and no change will be provided.
To schedule an after hours appointment please call:
(Clients to schedule your own appointment - not the Romance Specialists)
Fusako (808) 455-1186
Fusako is located in Pearl City which is closer to the Ko'Olina & Airport
Sherilynn (808) 523-1880
Sherilyn or "Sherri" is located in Honolulu which is closer to Waikiki
- Take Nimitz/Ala Moana Blvd west towards Honolulu (away from Diamond Head/Waikiki)
- Turn left onto Bethel Street
- Turn right onto South King Street
- Turn left onto Punchbowl Street
- It is located at the corner of Punchbowl and Beretania. The address is 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Maui
Maui does not have a central Department of Health. You must use a field agent to obtain your marriage license on Maui and you will need to drive to them. While we are happy to assist you, we recommend clients call them directly and schedule your own appointment because you know your own flight, hotel and schedule information much better than we do. You should make your appointment about 3-4 weeks prior to your wedding date. These agents are VERY, VERY busy and in high demand so DO NOT MISS YOUR APPOINTMENT AND DO NOT BE LATE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT.
Cynthia - In Keihe by the main airport. This is a great option for those who want
to land, get your rent a car and then go directly to get your marriage license.
(808) 875-8459
Sherrilyn - Central Maui
(808) 385-6530
Lynn- Lahaina
(808) 667-4099
The agent will make arrangements directly with you to meet with you at an agreed upon location.