About Marriage Licenses

Hawaii is a beautiful place for wedding 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 Hawaii wedding day as free from worry as possible. Aloha and best wishes!

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 in Hawaii 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 in Hawaii 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.

Where to Apply for a Marriage License

Hawaii Department of Health
1250 Punchbowl St., Room101, 
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808) 586-4544