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Marriage License

Maui Hawaii
Marriage License Instructions

We make it easy for you to obtain your Hawaii wedding license. We have created a step by step process covering all the details you need to know to obtain your Hawaii wedding license. The State of Hawaii requires that you get the wedding license yourself. However, if you have any questions or concerns, we are here to help you.

Step By Step Guide

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First Step

Go to the following website to fill out the Marriage License Application. Please note that your online application will be available for the issuance of a marriage or civil union license by an agent in the State of Hawaii up to one year from the application date. After a year, your application will be removed from the system. There will be no refunds for unused applications.

https://emrs.ehawaii.gov/emrs/public/home.html

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Second Step

Set an appointment with a Hawaii State Marriage License Agent in person before the ceremony. We suggest calling or emailing to make this appointment 30-60 days before your ceremony to get your preferred date and time. When emailing, make sure you give them your Locator ID from your Marriage License Application and your availability to make it easy on them to get you booked!  This is a very short meeting prior to the marriage ceremony where the couple will review the application, show ID, and sign the worksheet in the presence of the state agent. The agents are usually available for appointments Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, you may request a Saturday/Sunday appointment (holidays excluded). There is a list of agents on the website, but here’s a list as well. 

Marriage Agent List

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  • KIHEI (South Maui) - takes weekend appointments

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  • LAHAINA/KA'ANAPALI (West Maui)​

  • Lauren Talaroc, located at the Hyatt in Lahaina - (808)-667-4430 or Email: lauren.talaroc@hyatt.com

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Third Step

After the wedding ceremony, the couple will sign the Marriage Certificate with a State of Hawaii licensed officiant. The officiant is then responsible for the completion of the performer section in the electronic marriage registration system after the ceremony to make sure everything gets sent to the state. In 5-7 days a temporary digital/printable license will be available and the permanent hard copy license will be mailed to your address in 3-4weeks. 

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​COSTS/FEES
The cost to obtain a marriage or civil union license is $65.00 ($65 application fee + $5 portal fee).  All fees are non-refundable.

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Eligibility​

  • There are no state residence or U.S. citizenship requirements.

  • Blood tests are not required.

  • The legal age to enter into a legal marriage or civil union is 18 years old..

  • Proof of age is required.  A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 years of age or under.  Parental or Guardian consent is required with governmental issued photo identification and documentation of the relationship.  For more information regarding applicants under the age of 18, please contact us  click here at: doh.marriage@doh.hawaii.gov

  • If previously married, proof of original divorce decree or death certificate needs to be presented to the marriage agent by the applicant if the divorce or death occurred less than 30 days prior to picking up the license.

  • Cousins may marry. However, the blood relationship between the prospective applicants cannot be closer than first cousins.

  • There is no waiting period required before the ceremony can take place.

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Documentation Required

  • Valid government issued photo ID (Passport, Driver's License, State ID, etc.).

  • Certified divorce decree (if applicable)

  • Required if the divorce was finalized less than 30 days prior to picking up the license.

  • If divorce decree is not written in English, you must also present a certified translation of the document.

  • Certified death certificate (if applicable)

  • Required if the death occurred/was/happened less than 30 days prior to picking up the license.

  • If the death certificate is not written in English, you must also present a certified translation of the document.

  • Any applicant under the age of 19 must present a certified copy of their birth certificate.

  • Certified copy of a Legal Name Change (if applicable)

  • Additional documentation may be required depending on the circumstances and at the discretion of each agent.

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For more information, please check https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-licenses/  or contact the Maui Health Department: (808)-984-8210 or E-mail: doh.marriage@doh.hawaii.gov

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