Marriage License

License Requirements

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Getting Your Hawaii Marriage License and Certificate.

A Hawaii wedding is an ideal way for a couple to start life together. Hawaii is world renown for its beauty and year-round gentle climate and Kauai is considered by many to be the most beautiful by far of the Hawaiian Islands.   If you’re planning a Hawaii wedding in Kauai or elsewhere in Hawaii then you must first obtain a marriage license from the State of Hawaii.

What’s a Hawaii marriage license?

A marriage license permits a marriage to take place within the state of Hawaii. You must obtain this license before your Kauai wedding ceremony takes place. on Kauai.

Who’s eligible to apply for a Hawaii marriage license?

The requirements for your Hawaii wedding marriage license are:

• No state residence or U.S. citizenship requirements.
• Blood tests are not required for your Hawaii wedding.
• The legal age to marry is 18 years for both parties or written consent of both parents, legal guardian or the family court is required.
• Proof of age is required.

How to apply for your Hawaii marriage license?

This is a simple process and one of the first steps you must take to making your Kauai wedding a reality. The prospective bride and groom:

• Must appear together in person before a Kauai wedding marriage license agent to apply for a marriage license. Some wedding providers, photographers and others are designated marriage license agents in addition to the Hawaii State Department of Health.
• Be prepared to provide proof of age and any required written consents and approvals.
• Complete an official marriage license application and file the application in person with the marriage license agent. Applications are provided by either the license agent or by the State Department of Health.
• Your Hawaii marriage license is issued immediately provided your application meets the requirements.

Are there any costs and how long is the license good for?

• The marriage license costs $60, payable in cash.
• Is valid throughout the State of Hawaii and expires in 30 days.
• For more information or to locate a marriage license agent in Kauai, contact the Department of Health (Kauai office) at 808-241-3498.

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What is a marriage certificate and when do I receive this?

You receive a blank marriage certificate from the license agent, upon payment of the Hawaii marriage license fee. After your Kauai wedding ceremony, your marriage officiant will certify upon the marriage certificate that a marriage has taken place. Your marriage certificate is then sent to the Hawaii Department of Health which registers the wedding certificate then returns it to you by mail 60-120 days after your marriage has been performed.

This is just one step in planning your dream Hawaii wedding on Kauai. Browse thru our Kauai Wedding Directory to find professional Hawaii wedding services.