Getting a Hawaii marriage License

At Beach Glass Weddings, it is our privilege to make your entire wedding experience as seamless as possible. Every wedding package we offer includes full-service assistance in facilitating your marriage license. 

Prior to your wedding date, we will: 

  • Schedule your marriage license appointment

  • If needed, we’ll schedule your appointment two weeks before your wedding date

  • Provide you with the link to fill out Hawaii’s online form to request your license

After filling out the form, just send us your locator ID and we’ll take care of the rest!

Hawaii’s Marriage License Process

To be married in Hawaii, both applicants must meet in person with an authorized agent in Hawaii to fill out an application for a marriage license. You must both appear together, as the state of Hawaii does not allow proxies or applications by mail.

What Does This Mean For My Travel?

When making travel arrangements, plan to be in Hawaii at least one business day before your wedding in order to make your appointment. We will handle the scheduling for you, so that all you have to do to prepare is arrive safely and get acquainted with beautiful Hawaii.

Please note that the Governor's Office is closed on weekends, Hawaiian Holidays and National Holidays. Outside agents are always accessible and efficient, but they are often not available on weekends and holidays.

How Long Is Our License Valid?

Your marriage license is valid for 30 days including the date it was issued, and it can only be used in the State of Hawaii.

Is There A Cost To Apply?

Yes, there is a $60 fee plus a $5 processing fee.

Further Information

  • If you have been previously married, you must provide the month and year of when your divorce was finalized. 

  • If you are traveling to other islands before arriving at the big island, you may get your license in the island of your choice.

The state of Hawaii does not require a blood test, residency or citizenship.

For A Marriage License Appointment, Call:

  • HAMAKUA & KONA

    Kimberly Howard-Gillespie (808) 854-4246

    Email: Licenseagentinparadise@gmail.com

    HILO

    Letisha Kuwahara (808) 974-6008

    Rose Delfin (808) 640-6179

    NORTH KONA

    Puamelia Mataele (808) 325-8072

    WAIMEA

    Tiffany Joaquin (808) 887-8114

Apostilles

What Is an Apostille?

An Apostille certifies that a document has been signed by, and bears the seal and stamp of, a duly commissioned Notary Public of the State of Hawaii OR was certified by the appropriate custodian of records (e.g. Court Clerk).

A certified copy of civil union, marriage, or divorce certificate issued by the State of Hawaii may need to be officially authenticated in order to be recognized and accepted by government officials of foreign countries.

Who Is Required to Get an Apostille?

For those foreign countries who are nations that have joined the 1961 Hague Convention, the authentication process requires just one official form (the Apostille) to accompany the civil union, marriage, or divorce certificate.

In the State of Hawaii, Apostilles are prepared by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

For nations who have not joined the Convention, the authentication process requires two separate forms to accompany the certificate.

In Hawaii, one of these forms is called a Certification and is prepared by the Lieutenant Governor’s Office. The second form is called an Authentication and is prepared by the State Circuit Court.

Any person applying for a certified copy of a birth, death, civil union, marriage, or divorce certificate is eligible to apply for its authentication, if necessary, for international purposes.

How Do We Apply For an Apostille?

If you require a certified copy of a civil union, marriage, or divorce certificate to be authenticated for international legalization, you may request authentication at the same time that you request a certified copy of the certificate. 

The Department of Health will coordinate with the Lieutenant Governor’s Office and the State Circuit Court to have the official forms prepared and attached to the certificate being issued.

There are separate fees charged by each of the agencies involved in authenticating the certificate. Each fee must be paid separately and in the form of a money order or cashier’s check.

What Are The Fees?

If you are making the request in person, the clerk can assist you in determining which forms are needed and what the amount of the fees will be.

If you are making the request by mail, indicate that you want the certificate to be authenticated for international recognition and identify the country involved. If you do not know whether this country has or has not joined the Convention, enclose three (3) separate money orders or cashier’s checks (all payable in U.S. Dollars); and if it is determined that only an Apostille is needed, the unused money order or cashier’s check will be returned to you. Prepayment is required.

The first money order/cashier’s check should be made payable to the State Department of Health:

  • It will serve as payment for the certificate. 

  • The fee is $10 for the first copy of the certificate and $4 for each additional copy of the same certificate ordered at the same time.  

  • There is also a $2.50 portal administration fee for each certificate order up to 5 copies and for each 5-copy increment thereafter.

A second money order/cashier’s check should be made payable to the Office of the Lieutenant Governor:

  • It will serve as payment for either the Apostille or the Certification, whichever is needed.

  • The fee is $1 per certificate to be authenticated.

A third money order/cashier’s check should be made payable to the Chief Clerk, First Circuit Court:

  • It will serve as payment for the Court Authentication, if it is needed. 

  • The fee is $3 per certificate to be authenticated.

Further Information and Assistance

If you require further information about applying for an Apostille or want to check on the status of an accepted request for an Apostille, call (808) 586-4539 or (808) 586-4542 during regular business hours.