Beach Weddings in Hawaii – Beachwed
STATE OF HAWAII REQUIREMENTS
Age -
The legal age to marry is 18 years for males and females. However, with
the written consent of both parents, legal guardian or family court, the
male or female may be married at 16 or 17. Males and females at age 15
may marry with the written consent of both parents or legal guardian and
the written approval of the judge of the family court. The parents or
guardian do not have to reside in the state. Consent forms may be
obtained from the marriage license agent. Marriage is defined as a
union of one male and one female. Same-sex couples are denied
licensing by Hawaii.
Both parties to the marriage (one male, one female) must appear personally before the license agent. Proxies are not allowed. Applications may not
be mailed in to the agent or the minister.
Proof of age -
A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18
and under. For anyone 19 and over, proof of age may be requested in the
form of a Passport, valid photo ID or driver's license.
Blood Relationship -
Cousins may marry, but a blood relationship between the prospective
bride and bridegroom cannot be closer than first cousins. For example,
uncle-niece, half-brother-sister may not marry.
Residency, Citizenship & Waiting Period Requirements -
None required.
Blood Tests -
None required.
Witnesses -
None required.
See the Rules for Declaration of Middle &
Last Names
APPLYING FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE
If you want to legally be married, you must obtain a Hawaii
Marriage License in person within 30 days of your wedding day from the State
Health Department. Marriage Licenses from other States cannot be used in Hawaii. All applications
are submitted by the couple at the State Health Department or to an authorized
licensing agent (see the list below). To save time, fill it out beforehand and take
it with you to the licensing agent. Marriage licenses from
other states cannot be used in the State of Hawaii. The Hawaii Marriage
License Application cannot be accepted by your Licensed Marriage Performer. You
MUST present a valid Hawaii Marriage License to your Marriage Performer.
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Applications to marry must be presented to a marriage license agent in
the state. The Honolulu marriage license office is located in the
State Health Department building, called "Kinau
Hale", at 1250 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.
Phone: (808) 586-4545. No appointment necessary; service by taking a
number.
How do I get there? See
Driving Directions & Bus Route.
Island of Oahu - Marriage License Office: Open Monday-Friday 8
a.m. - 4 p.m.; closed on State Holidays (holidays
in 2008: 7/4, 8/15, 9/1, 11/27, 12/25). Vital Statistics
Office Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 2:30 PM.
Neighbor Islands - An
appointment is necessary; walk-ins are discouraged. Call the local
State Office:
- Hawaii (Big Island) - (808) 974-6008 (Governor's Office: Hilo
974-6262; Kailua-Kona 327-4953)
- Kauai - (808) 241-3498
- Maui - (808) 984-8210.
Agents: Lahaina: Sherilynn Takushi Office: (808) 661-7257;
Honokowai: Debra Cohn (808) 661-6288; Kihei: Cynthia Wolfe (808)
875-8459; Kahului: Sherilynn Takushi Office: (808) 661-7257
- Molokai - (808) 553-3663
- Lanai - (808) 565-6411
The marriage license is good for 30 days from and including the date of
its issuance, after which it becomes null and void. The license can only be used in the State of Hawaii and is valid
on all islands
throughout the state.
FEES
Marriage License/Certificate:
$60,
payable in cash at the time of
making application
at the Health Dept. (No ATM on site.)
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State of Hawaii charges a fee to issue a certified copy of the Certificate of
Marriage prior to the normal period of 120 days. The fee is
$10; once the license is entered into the
system, you can pick-up the copy in person or have it mailed to you in 7-21
days. The State will provide a green order form with the license. Normal processing of filing takes 3-7 days; a certified copy is
automatically sent after 120 days if you don't ask for the expedited copy. For residents of foreign countries, an Apostille is available
for $1. This is a separate fee &
cannot be combined with the expedite fee. If paying by Money Order, you'll
need 2: One for the copy fee & one for the Apostille. A Certified Copy is
required for proof of Marriage & Change of Name. Vital Statistics
Office closes at 2:30 PM.
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Our fee to hand carry your completed Marriage License next business day to Health Dept. for filing:
$20
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The application requires the name of a Minister (Marriage
Performer) licensed in
Hawaii.
Put Rev. Kermit Rydell on the form for "Name of
Marriage Performer." Your performer is obligated to return the
completed license to the State for filing. You cannot make a copy of the
license or file it on your own.
AFTER HOURS LICENSING
To obtain a Marriage License during non-business hours, call
an agent below to
schedule an appointment. Callers: Please check for time zone
differences!!! Hawaii does NOT observe daylight savings time.
Cost is the same $60; no extra charge, but you will need to get to their
homes on your own.
Sherilynn (808) 523-1880 (lives in downtown area; works days - Call between 5:30-7:00 p.m. HST)
Fusako (808) 455-1186 (lives in Pearl City; Call ONLY between
4:00-6:00 p.m. HST)
Please consider the above time when
calling Hawaii. We do not use Daylight Savings Time.
For more information, visit State of Hawaii
website
or call Marriage License Office
in Honolulu at (808) 586-4544.
Information posted here is believed to be up-to-date, however, it is
subject to change without notice by the State of Hawaii. Check their
website link above for the latest information.
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