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 U. S. 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 date 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. 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.

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.
See below for obtaining a license after hours or on weekends & holidays.

Vital Statistics Office: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 PM.

NOTICE: These offices are also closed on furlough days. Click HERE for details.

Closure due to Holidays In 2010:
2/15, 3/26, 4/2, 5/31, 6/11, 7/5, 8/20, 9/6, 11/2, 11/11, 11/25, 12/24, 12/31.

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.

PUBLISHING YOUR MARRIAGE
When you get your Marriage License, you will be asked whether you want your names published in the local newspaper. To see the list, go to: www.StarBulletin.com, then enter Vital Statistics in the search box.

FEES
Marriage License/Certificate: $60, payable in cash to State of Hawaii at the time of making application at the Health Dept. (ATM on site.)

• State of Hawaii charges a $10 fee to issue a certified copy of the Certificate of Marriage prior to the normal period of 120 days. 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 provides 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 Apostil 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 Apostil. A Certified Copy is required for proof of Marriage & Change of Name. Vital Statistics Office closes at 2:30 PM.

• Our fee to hand carry your completed Marriage License next business day to Health Dept. for filing: $20

• 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 within 3 days. Couples cannot make a copy of the license or file it on their own.

AFTER HOURS, HOLIDAY & WEEKEND LICENSING
To obtain a Marriage License during non-business hours, or without going into town, 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 Luning (808) 523-1880 (lives in downtown area; works days - Call between 5:30-7:00 p.m. HST)
Fusako Miyamoto (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.