health.hawaii.gov : Apply for Marriage License

Name of the Organization : Hawaii State Department of Health
Type of Facility : Apply for Marriage License
State : Hawaii
Country : United States of America

Website : http://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-licenses/

Apply for Marriage License :

** A marriage license and marriage certificate are different documents.
** The marriage license permits a marriage to take place.

Related : Hawaii Department of Health Electronic Marriage and Civil Union Registration System : www.statusin.org/24869.html

** The marriage certificate indicates that a legal marriage has been performed.

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.

Where to Apply for a Marriage License :
** In Honolulu – Room 101 (1st floor) of the Health Department Building, 1250 Punchbowl St. (corner of Beretania and Punchbowl Streets) Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

** For a list of civil union/marriage license agents (who agreed to have their information posted online), please click on the link
** For more information about civil union/marriage agents on Oahu – call (808) 586-4544

** For more information about civil union/marriage agents on the neighbor islands – call the local office of the Department of Health
Hawaii (Big Island): (808) 974-6008
Kauai: (808) 241-3498
Maui: (808) 984-8210
Molokai: (808) 553-7870