General Wedding Information

• There are no residence or citizenship requirements.

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

• A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 and under. For anyone 19 and over, proof of age may be requested in the form of a valid state or military I.D. or driver's license.

• Proof of divorce or death of a former spouse is not required, but applicants should be prepared to provide the date and location of the divorce or death on the marriage license application.

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

• Blood tests are not required.

• The fee for a marriage license is $60, payable in cash at the time you file your application. You will be issued a license on the spot if you meet all the requirements. If you don't use the license within 30 days of its issuance, it becomes null and void. The license must be used in the state of Hawaii.

• You can download a marriage license application from the State Department of Health, or pick up an application at a state marriage license office. However, both parties to the marriage must appear IN PERSON to file the application. Proxies are not allowed, and you may not mail in the application.

• Hilo - Govern Liaison, 75 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720, (808) 974-6262

• Oahu - Govern Liaison, 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, (808) 586-4543

• Molokai - Govern Liaison, 100 Aimoa Street, Honolulu, HI 96813, (808) 553-3531

• Kona - Govern Liaison, 175-170 Hualalai Road, Suite D1114, Kailua Kona, HI 96740, (808) 327-4953

• Kauai - Govern Liaison, 3060 Eiwa Street, Lihue, HI 96766, (808) 274-3100

• Maui - Govern Liaison, 2264 Aupuni Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, (808) 243-5798