Hawaii has no residency or U.S. citizenship requirements, though proof of age is required. The prospective bride and groom must apply together with a completed official marriage license form before a marriage license agent. There is no waiting period or blood test required and the cost is $60 payable in cash only. The license is valid for 30 days only and a marriage certificate will be mailed after the wedding by mail (60-120 days.)For any person to lawfully marry in the State of Hawaii, a license for that purpose must be obtained from an authorized agent (Section 572-1.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes). Once the license has been issued, there is no waiting period before the marriage can take place.​ A marriage license and marriage certificate are different documents. The marriage license permits a marriage to take place. The marriage certificate indicates that a legal marriage has been performed. The marriage certificate is prepared and filed by your licensed marriage officiant or performer with the Department of Health. Marriage performers must be duly licensed by and in the State of Hawaii to perform the marriage ceremony. If desired, you may request the marriage performer to present his/her license for your inspection.

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Who is Eligible and How to Apply for a Marriage License?

• There are no state residence or U.S. citizenship requirements.

• Blood tests are not required.

• The legal age to marry is 18 years for both applicants.

• Applicants of 16 or 17 years of age who wish to marry require the written consent of both parents, legal guardian, or the family court. The parents or legal guardian do not have to be residents of the state. Consent forms may be obtained from a marriage license agent.

• Applicants of 15 years of age who wish to marry require the written consent of both parents or legal guardian, and the written approval of a judge of the family court. The parents or legal guardian do not have to be residents of the state. Consent forms may be obtained from a marriage license agent.

• Proof of age is required. A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 years of age or under. A valid I.D. or driver’s license may be presented for anyone 19 years of age or over.

• If previously married, proof of original divorce decree or death certificate needs to be presented to the marriage agent by the applicant if the divorce or death was final within 30 days of applying for a marriage license.

• Cousins may marry. However, the blood relationship between the prospective applicants cannot be closer than first cousins.

• The prospective applicants must appear together in person before a marriage license agent to apply for a marriage license. Proxies are not allowed.

• The prospective applicants should be prepared to provide the necessary proof of age and present any required written consents and approvals. All of the necessary documents should be obtained prior to applying for a marriage license.

• The prospective applicants must prepare an official application and file the application in person with the marriage license agent. The application may be completed online (see website below). The application will not be accepted if sent by either postal mail or e-mail.

• Upon approval, a marriage license is issued at the time the application is made.

• The marriage license fee is $60.00 (plus $5.00 portal administrative cost). The fee may be paid online or in-person at the time the application is submitted to a marriage license agent.

• The marriage license is good only in, but is valid throughout, the State of Hawaii.

• The marriage license expires 30 days from and including the date of issuance, after which it automatically becomes null and void.

* To ensure Hawaii marriage requirements are up to date, contact us at hello@cristalynecelebrations.com