Getting Married in Hawaii (USA)

Quick reference

Step-by-step requirements

Follow these steps in order. Most are completed weeks before travel; the in-country portion typically takes 1-3 days depending on the destination.

1. 1

   Both partners apply jointly online at the Hawaii Department of Health Marriage License System or in person at a marriage license agent.

2. 2

   Each partner provides a government-issued photo ID (passport, driver's license, or state ID).

3. 3

   If either partner is under 18, additional parental consent and court approvals are required.

4. 4

   If divorced, the divorce must be finalized; the exact date of the final decree is required on the application (no document submission is typically needed, but the agent may request proof).

5. 5

   Pay the $65 license fee online or at the agent's office.

6. 6

   The license is issued same-day, is valid for 30 days, and must be used in Hawaii (cannot be transferred to another state).

Documents you'll need

• →Valid government-issued photo ID (passport, driver's license, or state ID)
• →Final divorce decree date (proof on request)
• →Parental consent forms if under 18

Timeline

The license can be obtained the same day couples arrive in Hawaii. The license is valid for 30 days from issuance — plenty of buffer for any travel changes. Most couples obtain the license 1-2 days before the ceremony.

Cost breakdown

Hawaii marriage license fee is $65. There are no additional state fees, no apostille requirements, and no waiting period. Officiant fees range $200-$500 depending on location and ceremony complexity.

Already married? Symbolic ceremony option

Hawaii's simplicity makes symbolic ceremonies rare here — legal marriage is genuinely easy. Some couples already married in another US state still host a Hawaii ceremony as a renewal or extended celebration without applying for a new license.

Same-sex marriage recognition

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Hawaii since 2013. All civil marriage requirements apply equally to all couples.