Marriage license · U.S.

Hawaii marriage license: cost and requirements

In Hawaii you apply online and then pick up the license with an agent; it is good for 30 days and costs $65. The officiant must be licensed by the state.

Hawaii summary

Official source Reviewed Nov 4, 2026 · Confirmed in the law or on the official website.

Cost: $65 ($60 application + $5 portal fee), non-refundable.
Waiting period: No waiting period once the license is issued. The appointment with the agent must be no more than 30 days before the ceremony.
Validity: 30 days from when the license is picked up; after that it is void.
Witnesses: We couldn't confirm this at the official source. Ask the office.

How much is a marriage license in Hawaii?

$65 ($60 application + $5 portal fee), non-refundable.

What do you need to get the license?

ID: Government-issued photo ID (passport, driver's license, state ID). Applicants under 19: certified birth certificate.
Minimum age: 18. Applicants under 18 need the consent of a parent or guardian, with ID and proof of the relationship; check with the Department of Health.
Other requirements: Both appear together before the agent. No residency or citizenship requirement; no blood test. If the divorce or widowhood occurred less than 30 days earlier, bring the certified decree or death certificate (with a certified translation if not in English). Marriage between first cousins is allowed.

Where do you get it, and who issues it?

Authorized agents of the Hawaii Department of Health (main office in Honolulu, agents on other islands and private agents). Online application (emrs.ehawaii.gov) and an appointment with the agent.

Where it is valid: Only within the state of Hawaii.

Is there a waiting period, and does it expire?

Waiting period: No waiting period once the license is issued. The appointment with the agent must be no more than 30 days before the ceremony.
Validity: 30 days from when the license is picked up; after that it is void.

How many witnesses, and who can marry you?

Witnesses: We couldn't confirm this at the official source. Ask the office.
Who can officiate: Only officiants licensed by the Hawaii Department of Health (HRS § 572-12); they register online.

Can you marry by proxy?

Not allowed: both must appear before the agent.

Hawaii counties with an AltarPlan guide

We haven't published Hawaii county guides yet: we verify them one by one against the official source. In the meantime, these rules apply statewide and the office can confirm the exact fee.

Other counties couples often look up

We haven't verified these counties yet. The Hawaii rules on this page apply; the fee and the office depend on the county, so confirm them on the official website.

Honolulu CountyState rule No guide of its own yet.

How to get a marriage license in Hawaii

Confirm where to apply: Authorized agents of the Hawaii Department of Health (main office in Honolulu, agents on other islands and private agents). Online application (emrs.ehawaii.gov) and an appointment with the agent.
Gather your ID: Government-issued photo ID (passport, driver's license, state ID). Applicants under 19: certified birth certificate.
Get your payment ready: $65 ($60 application + $5 portal fee), non-refundable.
Count the waiting period: No waiting period once the license is issued. The appointment with the agent must be no more than 30 days before the ceremony.
Marry within the validity period: 30 days from when the license is picked up; after that it is void.
Before you go, confirm everything with the office that issues the license: fees and hours change.

Frequently asked questions

Is a Hawaii marriage license valid anywhere in the state?

Only within the state of Hawaii.

What is the minimum age to marry in Hawaii?

18. Applicants under 18 need the consent of a parent or guardian, with ID and proof of the relationship; check with the Department of Health.

Who can officiate a wedding in Hawaii?

Only officiants licensed by the Hawaii Department of Health (HRS § 572-12); they register online.

Does AltarPlan issue the license?

No. AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. This information is a general guide, not legal advice: confirm with the office.

Sources and review date

Hawaii State Department of Health, Office of Health Status Monitoring (Marriage and Civil Union Licenses) (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.

Reviewed Nov 4, 2026. If you spot an error, write to us.

AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with the county office.