If you are looking to get married, then there is not a better place for it, other than Hawaii. Whether you plan your marriage before coming here or the plan is made after you reach here. You will get the perfect facilities for your marriage whatever your budget is. 
After marriage, what else can a person dream of if he is already on a honeymoon spot. In fact, getting the visitors to marry here has turned into a very profitable business. The percentage of visitors getting married here is very high. Many of these weddings here are of the visitors which come here for having the best fun with traveling experience but, due to the always romantic environment and pleasant weather at the island, fall in love with someone and decide to start their married life from this place.
Arranging a marriage in Hawaii is not a big problem. Even if there is no one to assist you to arrange for the marriage and honeymoon plan, you can take the help from the coordinators of the resorts where you are staying. Most of the hotels and resorts have made a separate department for arrangement of the weddings and honeymoon plans of the visitors coming to their hotels. You will have to tell them the budget and they will organize it accordingly. Although gay and lesbian couples are allowed in Hawaii for any kind of activity, but as far as the marriage between the same sexes is concerned, it is not allowed. The only restriction in getting the marriage license, for opposite sexes, is that both people should be over 15 years of age and should have a proof of it.The only thing you have to do is to contact the Marriage License office located in your area. An agent will be assigned to you who will guide you for the paper work. Instead of depending upon the hotel management to plan your marriage, if you want to organize it your way, then the agent from the Marriage License Office is a good source of information for the best places for marriage and honeymoons. They will tell you the best places according to your budget and requirement whether it should be on a resort, hotel, near a water fall or a beach.
Almost fifty plus companies have been working here for planning the visitors long stay at the Hawaiian Islands. ALOHA WEDDING PLANNERS, AFFORDABLE WEDDINGS OF HAWAII and TRADE WIND CHARTERS are some of the best planners for marriages. Hawaii Marriage Project is also a good source of information for marriages at the Hawaiian Islands. The Kula Cottage, in Kula(Maui) is a very romantic, ideal place for honeymoon for its privacy. It has a full kitchen, gas barbeque, tables, chairs and umbrella, with a row of papaya and banana tree outside the cottage. The most important of all is that it is a 30 minute drive away from the beach.
The Grand Wailea Resort Hotel (Maui) is also a popular spot for the honeymooner. At a small distance from the beach, Wai Ola Vacation Paradise is a residential development in Maui. You can choose whether to spend your honeymoon in one bedroom, honeymoon cottage or a small studio. Other facilities here are free wireless internet, barbeque, tennis courts and above all, beach. Kauai is also a fabulous place for honeymoons. This place has been shot in more than 50 Hollywood films. The importance of this island as a honeymoon spot can be considered by knowing the fact that the movie “Honeymoon in Vegas” (1992), featuring James Caan, Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Pat Morita , was also shot at the very place.
About Marriage Licenses
Hawaii is a beautiful place and a marriage here is an ideal way for a couple to start life together. You may be a visitor to the Islands, drawn to our year-round warm and sunny weather, or you may be a resident wishing to celebrate a most cherished moment in a place that you call home. Whoever you are, we welcome you and hope that we can make your wedding day as free from worry as possible. Aloha and best wishes!
For any person to lawfully marry in the State of Hawaii, a license for that purpose must be obtained from an authorized agent (HRS §572-1.7). Once the license has been issued, there is no waiting period before the marriage can take place.
A marriage license and marriage certificate are different documents. The marriage license permits a marriage to take place. The marriage certificate indicates that a legal marriage has been performed.
The marriage certificate is prepared and filed by your licensed marriage officiant or performer with the Department of Health. A newly married couple receives one (1) certified copy of the marriage certificate at no extra charge, upon payment of the marriage license fee, which will be sent to the couple by mail (60-120 days) after the marriage has been performed. If a marriage certificate is needed sooner than this, you can apply for one or more additional certified copies.
Marriage performers must be duly licensed by and in the State of Hawaii to perform the marriage ceremony. If desired, you may request the marriage performer to present his/her license for your inspection. For further information about obtaining a marriage performer, you can visit The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau website or call them at (808) 924-0266.
Getting Marriage License Information by Telephone
Information on marriage licenses may be obtained via the telephone system, any day or any time, by calling (808) 586-4545 or you may call during regular business hours at the marriage license office at (808) 586-4544.
Contacting this Office by E-mail
To send an e-mail message, click on vr-info@doh.hawaii.gov now.
Who is Eligible to Apply for a Marriage License?
- There are no state residence or U.S. citizenship requirements.
- Blood tests are not required.
- The legal age to marry is 18 years for both males and females.
- Males or females of 16 or 17 years of age who wish to marry require the written consent of both parents, legal guardian, or the family court. The parents or legal guardian do not have to be residents of the state. Consent forms may be obtained from a marriage license agent.
- Males or females of 15 years of age who wish to marry require the written consent of both parents or legal guardian, and the written approval of a judge of the family court. The parents or legal guardian do not have to be residents of the state. Consent forms may be obtained from a marriage license agent.
- Proof of age is required. A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 years of age or under. A valid I.D. or driver’s license may be presented for anyone 19 years of age or over.
- 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 was final within 30 days of applying for a marriage license. NO FAXES ARE ACCEPTED.
- Cousins may marry. However, the blood relationship between the prospective bride and groom cannot be closer than first cousins.
How to Apply for a Marriage License
- The prospective bride and groom must appear together in person before a marriage license agent to apply for a marriage license. Proxies are not allowed.
- The prospective bride and groom should be prepared to provide the necessary proof of age and present any required written consents and approvals. All of the necessary documents should be obtained prior to applying for a marriage license.
- The prospective bride and groom must prepare an official application and file the application in person with the marriage license agent. Applications are provided by the marriage license agent or may be downloaded from this site (see below). The application will not be accepted if sent by either postal mail or e-mail.
- Upon approval, a marriage license is issued at the time the application is made.
- The marriage license costs $60.00, payable in cash at the time the application is made.
- The marriage license is good only in, but is valid throughout, the State of Hawaii.
- The marriage license expires 30 days from and including the date of issuance, after which it automatically becomes null and void.
- If you do not get married within the 30 days, return the unused license in the pre-addressed envelope provided to you for invalidation.
Where to Apply for a Marriage License
- In Honolulu - Room 101 (1st floor) of the Health Department Building, 1250 Punchbowl St. (corner of Beretania and Punchbowl Streets) - office telephone number (808) 586-4544.
Office Hours Effective October 13 to December 5, 2008: Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays), 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - For the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of marriage agents on the neighbor islands - call the local office of the Department of Health:
Hawaii (Big Island) - (808) 974-6008 Kauai - (808) 241-3498 Maui - (808) 984-8210 Molokai - (808) 553-3663 Lanai - (808) 565-6411
Please call (Hawaii Standard Time) the following agents on Oahu to schedule an appointment when the Marriage License Office is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays:
| Name | Area | Phone Number | Availability |
| Sherilynn Luning | Honolulu | (808) 523-1880 | By Appointment Only |
| Fusako Miyamoto | Pearl City | (808) 455-1186 | By Appointment Only |
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