Like all US locations, Hawai'i requires licensure for all marriages. However, in the usual "hang loose" Hawai'i lifestyle obtaining your license can be easy, enjoyable and even fun! On Maui, the State of Hawai'i has authorized independent contractors to issue marriage licenses. Licenses are immediately valid and yet another indication of the "hassle-free" nature of getting "Maui'd."
Hawaii has NO waiting period. At this time, there are NO Blood tests required. If you were divorced less than 60 days of date of ceremony, written proof is required. Otherwise, just the date is required at time of application.
You will need an appointment with an authorized licensing agent to apply for your marriage license. This license may be used on any island and is valid for a period of 30 days. You and your spouse-to-be must go together to the appointment. You each must present a valid picture I.D. (drivers license or passport), and applicants 19 or under must have written parental or legal guardian permission.
The license fee is $60.00 payable in *cash only* directly to the licensing agent. This is your legal document & you must take it with you to your ceremony. Your Minister/Officiant will ensure all is filled in & signed, then he/she will forward to the state for filing.
Your Marriage License will be mailed to you within 90-120 days. You may opt to receive your license earlier by filling out & mailing in a form (which you will receive from your licensing agent at meeting).
You may obtain a Marriage License Pacet which includes complete information and a License Application form by the methods below:
Call: 808-586-4544, or write:
State of Hawai'i
Department of Health, Marriage License Section
P.O. Box 3378, Honolulu, HI 96801
You may fill in the License Application at home, however, use
ONLY Black Ink, fill in completely,
DO NOT SIGN. This will be signed in front of the licensing agent.
DO NOT type this form.
You may also go to the official Dept. of Health website to view online information and download a [self-printed] license application:
http://www.hawaii.gov/doh/record/vr_marri.html