That pink paper, well, that’s the marriage license. Not too fancy, huh?

HOW TO GET YOUR HAWAII MARRIAGE LICENSE

Chances are, if you’re looking to get married in Hawaii, you’re also looking to make it legal as well! To make sure you are eligible for all those wonderful marriage tax penalties, you’ll need a marriage license.  Luckily, here in the State of Hawaii, obtaining a marriage license is very easy, because:

• There is no blood test involved
• There is no waiting period to obtain your marriage license: no requirement to post a public notice of your intentions to marry, and no requirements to live in the State or towns in Hawai,i for any amount of days, prior to obtaining your marriage license.
• Divorce decrees, proof of divorce, is not needed. Just the date of your divorce (if needed), is good enough

There are two ways you can get the acquired paperwork for your wedding:

1. Apply and pay online (click here to go to DOHs online application center), then pick up your license at the Department of Health.  (this the new COVID routine)
2. Do everything in step one, and pick up your marriage license at an independent wedding agent who works from their house, or even a place of business.  By the way, the wedding agent should not charge for this service!

*If you are getting married on the island of Maui, Kauai, Lanai, the Big Island, or Molokai, or need to obtain your marriage license on the weekend or holiday, you must exercise this option

What you will need to get your Hawaii marriage license:

1. $65 cash if you get your license in person at the Department of Health. possibly more if you pay by credit card when you apply and pay for it online. *This price is subject to change as our government finds ways to profit from everyone
2. Official photo identification – i.e. passport, driver’s license, military ID
3. Your fiancé – you cannot pick up your marriage license alone. Your fiancé must accompany you; and he or she, must also bring their official photo ID as well!

What you WILL NOT need:

1. Even though there is a space for you to put the name of your officiant on your marriage license, you will not need it to obtain your marriage license.
2. Location of your wedding ceremony
3. Birth certificates, divorce decrees, etc..etc.. Just bring your driver’s license or passport and you’ll be fine.

The color of the marriage license varies from white, pink, to yellow. Don’t ask me why, or how they picked those colors.
I’ve seen some marriage licenses from other States, and they are very pretty. Ours…are ….not as good.

THE BIG NEXT STEP…

Once you get your license, just make sure to bring it with you on the day of your wedding. After we are through with your ceremony, you will then sign your marriage license to make it official (even though it’s not needed). Our minister will then take your wedding license and register it online. It will take the Department of Health two to three days to process your marriage license. After that short wait, a printable copy of your marriage certificate, which can be used for health insurance and bank name changes, will be available for download. Your official marriage certificate will arrive in the mail within 2 to 3 months. You will need your official marriage certificate for anything government-related: passports, citizenship. If you must receive your marriage certificate sooner than later, you can request that your certificate be expedited sooner by filling out a form, and paying $10 USD, via check or online.

This where you need to go to get your marriage license

IF YOU NEED TO GET YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE ON THE WEEKEND OR A HOLIDAY YOU CAN!

You will need to apply and pay for your marriage license online.   Then, you will need to contact an independent wedding agent.  That list of agents can be found by clicking here

IMPORTANT LINKS:

The Department of Health’s official marriage license website – includes great information on who’s is eligible to get married. Unless you are marrying your brother, or are a minor, you have nothing to worry about.

It’s an online application center – apply and pay for your license online.

If you need your marriage license faster – fill out this form and mail it in to them is a $10 money order or check.

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Steve Young

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I pretty much do everything around here, from photography and video production, to the organization of all of my weddings. As you can see, I'm also the head writer too! If for some reason you can't reach me at my direct line, or my toll free number, feel free to hit me up on my company cell at (808) 479-0685. Call anytime...well, almost anytime. Don't call on Super Bowl Sunday or when the Philadelphia Eagles are playing!

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