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State of Hawaii Requirements

Congratulations! You have made the decision to have a destination wedding in paradise! Here’s some important information you’ll need for the big day. In order to get married in the State of Hawaii, you will need to obtain a Marriage License before you get married. You and your fiancé must go in person to the State Department of Health office and submit the application. You can download this application from their website and fill it out in advance to save some time. In any case, it is a good idea to review the application beforehand so you know you have all the necessary information needed prior to going to the office in-person. Please note that once this certificate is issued, your license is good for 30 days. To find the most up to date information on getting your marriage license contact the Hawaii State Department of Health:

State Department of Health
Kinau Hale Building, Room 101
1250 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808) 586-4545

To download the application and get complete information on marriage licenses, visit them on the web: http://hawaii.gov/health/

Marriage License Update effective October 13, 2008:
Starting October 13, 2008 the State Department of Health's will launch a 4-day work week pilot project with the Marriage License Office located at the Kinau Hale Building, 1250 Punchbowl Street.

• Begins Monday, October 13, 2008, and ends Friday, December 5, 2008.
• Marriage License Office new hours will be expanded from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time, Monday through Thursday. The office will be closed on Fridays.

However, special arrangements have been made to accommodate visitors needing a marriage license who arrive on Oahu on Friday with plans to get married over the weekend. Private marriage license agents who currently serve the public and issue marriage licenses after hours, on weekends and holidays will be available by appointment to issue immediately-needed marriage licenses on Fridays.

• Couples immediately needing a marriage license because of same weekend wedding plans may call the following agents to schedule an appointment for a marriage license.
  • Mrs. Sherilynn Luning (808) 523-1880
  • Ms. Fusako Miyamoto (808) 455-1186

This information is also available by calling:
The Department of Health Referral Line at 808-586-4400
The Vital Records Information Line at 808-586-4533 or 808-586-4545