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To ensure that the requirements of Hawaii State Laws are met, we suggest that you contact the Marriage License Bureau before you arrive. You can request an application form from the Marriage License Bureau before you arrive. Then, both parties to the marriage must appear before the marriage license agent. Applications may not be mailed to the agent.

For more information, contact:

Marriage License Bureau
1250 Punchbowl St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Telephone: (808) 586-4544
Web site: www.hawaii.gov (look under "Vital Records" to access an application form)

More Facts about your Marriage License in Hawaii

  • Both parties to the marriage must appear personally before the marriage license agent. Proxies are not allowed. Applications may not be mailed in to the 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.

  • There are no residency or citizenship requirements.

  • The legal age to marry in Hawaii is 18 years. However, with written consent of parents, legal guardian or family court, a couple may marry at 16 or 17. Marriage is allowed at age 15 with written approval of the judge of the family court. The parents or guardians do not have to reside in the state of Hawaii. Consent forms may be obtained from the marriage license agent.

  • Proof of age is required in the form of a certified birth certificate for anyone under 18 years. For 19 years and over, proof of age may be requested in the form of an I.D. or driver's license.

  • Cousins may marry, but a blood relationship between prospective bride and groom cannot be closer than first cousins. For example: Uncle-niece, half-brother-sister may not marry.

  • You will be charged a fee for your marriage license from the Marriage License Bureau.