Apply For Marriage Or Civil Union License : Hawaii Department of Health

Organisation : Hawaii Department of Health
Facility Name : Apply For Marriage Or Civil Union License
City/State/Country : Hawaii, USA
Website : https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-licenses/

Marriage and Civil Union Licenses

** For any person to lawfully marry in the State of Hawaii, a license for that purpose must be obtained from an authorized agent (Section 572-1.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes). Once the license has been issued, there is no waiting period before the marriage can take place.

** A marriage license and marriage certificate are different documents. The marriage license permits a marriage to take place. The marriage certificate indicates that a legal marriage has been performed.

Related / Similar Facilities : Apply For Death Certificate In Hawaii

How To Apply For A Marriage And Civil Union Licenses In Hawaii?

1. Complete the on-line application pay the required fee.
To Apply Marriage and Civil Union Licenses In Online : https://emrs.ehawaii.gov
** Please be sure to write down or print your Authorization Code/Locator ID.

2. Meet with an agent no more/sooner than 30 days prior to your ceremony date. During the meeting the agent will review your application, verify photo IDs and any necessary documentation, and issue the license.
** Applicants must appear together in person before an agent prior to the ceremony to pick up their license. Proxies are not allowed.
** Both applicants must present a valid government issued photo ID (Passport, Driver License, State ID, etc.). Click here for documentation examples.

3. Have your official ceremony within 30 days of picking up your license.
** There is no waiting period before the ceremony can take place.
** The license is only valid within the State of Hawaii.
** If the ceremony is not performed within the 30-day period, the license is null and void.

Eligibility Criteria To Apply For A Marriage And Civil Union Licenses

To Apply For A Marriage And Civil Union Licenses Eligibility Criteria
** There are no state residence or U.S. citizenship requirements.
** Blood tests are not required.
** The legal age to enter into a legal marriage or civil union is 18 years old..

** Proof of age is required. A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 years of age or under. For more information regarding applicants under the age of 18, please contact us click here at: doh.marriage [AT] doh.hawaii.gov

** 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 occurred less than 30 days prior to picking up the license.

** Cousins may marry. However, the blood relationship between the prospective applicants cannot be closer than first cousins.

Documentation Required To Apply For A Marriage And Civil Union Licenses

** Valid government issued photo ID (Passport, Driver License, State ID, etc.).
** Certified divorce decree (if applicable)
** Required if the divorce was finalized less than 30 days prior to picking up the license.
** If divorce decree is not written in English, you must also present a certified translation of the document.
** Certified death certificate (if applicable)
** Required if the death occurred/was/happened less than 30 days prior to picking up the license.
** If the death certificate is not written in English, you must also present a certified translation of the document.
** Any applicant under the age of 19 must present a certified copy of their birth certificate.
** Certified copy of a Legal Name Change (if applicable)
** Additional documentation may be required depending on the circumstances and at the discretion of each agent.

Marriage And Civil Union Licenses Apply Costs/Fees

The cost to obtain a marriage or civil union license is $65.00 ($60 application fee + $5 portal fee). All fees are non-refundable.

Where to Obtain a Marriage and/or Civil Union License

Schedule An Appointment
The main office is located on Oahu at :
Health State Department of Health – Kinau Hale
1250 Punchbowl Street Room 101
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone Number: (808) 586-4544