Getting a Marriage License in Hawaii
Where to apply for a marriage license in Hawaii, what to bring, the waiting period, how long it's valid, and the minimum marriage age.
Short answer: Both people must appear, in person or by live online video, before a Department of Health employee or agent authorized to issue licenses, and file a written application with a sworn statement giving each person's full name, date of birth, Social Security number, residence, parents' names… Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 572-1(6)-(7), 572-5, 572-6
| Getting a marriage license | Both people must appear, in person or by live online video, before a Department of Health employee or agent authorized to issue licenses, and file a written application with a sworn statement giving each person's full name, date of birth, Social Security number, residence, parents' names and any prior marriages or civil unions and how they ended. The license is valid for 30 days starting on the date it is issued, and then becomes void. The statutory fee is $60, and agents who are not state employees also collect a $5 surcharge. The officiant, both parties and the ceremony must all be physically in the same place in Hawaii. Fee: https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0572/HRS_0572-0005.htm |
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| Minimum marriage age | Each party must be at least 16. With written approval of the family court in the circuit where the minor lives, a 15-year-old may marry, but never anyone younger than 15. Anyone under 18 needs the written consent of a parent, guardian or other person with care and custody of the minor, filed with the license application; a minor under the family court's jurisdiction also needs a family court judge's written consent. Consent rules: https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0572/HRS_0572-0002.htm |
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FAQ
How do you get a marriage license in Hawaii?
Both people must appear, in person or by live online video, before a Department of Health employee or agent authorized to issue licenses, and file a written application with a sworn statement giving each person's full name, date of birth, Social Security number, residence, parents' names and any prior marriages or civil unions and how they ended. The license is valid for 30 days starting on the date it is issued, and then becomes void. The statutory fee is $60, and agents who are not state employees also collect a $5 surcharge. The officiant, both parties and the ceremony must all be physically in the same place in Hawaii.
What is the legal age to get married in Hawaii?
Each party must be at least 16. With written approval of the family court in the circuit where the minor lives, a 15-year-old may marry, but never anyone younger than 15. Anyone under 18 needs the written consent of a parent, guardian or other person with care and custody of the minor, filed with the license application; a minor under the family court's jurisdiction also needs a family court judge's written consent.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.