Marriage License Fees

Hawaii · 2026

Hawaii Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Hawaii costs $65, and there is no waiting period. The license is good for 30 days.

Hawaii marriage license fees by county

We have verified fees for Honolulu County. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Honolulu County$65$10—No waiting period

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Hawaii marriage license rules

License fee

$65

The license costs $65 statewide: a $60 application fee plus a $5 portal fee. It is non-refundable.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

There is no waiting period once the license is issued.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

How long the license is valid

30 days

Hold the ceremony within 30 days of picking up the license; it is valid only in Hawaii.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

The page gives 18 as the legal age but also says applicants under 18 need parental or guardian consent, so the lowest age with consent is not stated.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

What to bring

Each partner needs a valid government photo ID, such as a passport, driver's license or state ID. Previously married applicants must bring proof of how the marriage ended.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

Blood test

Not required

No blood test is required.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both partners must appear together before an agent to pick up the license.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

Applying online

Yes, statewide

Couples apply and pay online statewide, then meet an agent in person to receive the license.

Official online application

Source: health.hawaii.gov

Who can officiate

Anyone performing a wedding in Hawaii must hold a performer license from the Department of Health.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

Proxy marriage

Not allowed

Proxy marriage is not allowed; both partners must appear in person.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

Out-of-state couples

Visitors and non-citizens can marry in Hawaii on the same terms as residents.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

Who issues the license

Hawaii Department of Health (statewide)

The state Department of Health runs marriage licensing statewide. Couples apply online and then pick up the license from a DOH marriage license agent.

Source: health.hawaii.gov

Not in our data yet: premarital course discount, witnesses. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Hawaii?

$65. The license costs $65 statewide: a $60 application fee plus a $5 portal fee. It is non-refundable.

Is there a waiting period in Hawaii?

No. There is no waiting period once the license is issued.

How long is a Hawaii marriage license valid?

30 days. Hold the ceremony within 30 days of picking up the license; it is valid only in Hawaii.

How old do you have to be to get married in Hawaii?

The page gives 18 as the legal age but also says applicants under 18 need parental or guardian consent, so the lowest age with consent is not stated.

Does Hawaii require a blood test?

No. No blood test is required.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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