Marriage license information for getting married on the Big Island of Hawaii is as follows: Application to marry must be filed with a marriage license agent in the state of Hawaii. Both parties to the marriage must appear in person before the marriage license agent. Proxies are not allowed. Applications may not be mailed in to the agent. Appointments are no longer accepted with the Hawaii State Governor's Office to obtain a marriage license. Offices are located in Kailua-Kona and Hilo. They issue licenses Monday-Friday, between the hours of 8:30-11:30 AM; and 1:15-3:00 PM. Licensing agents recommend that you fill out the application ahead of time to save time during your visit to their office. Kailua-Kona Office: 75-5722 Kuakini Highway, Suite 215 Kailua-Kona, HI  96740 (808)327-4953 Hilo Office: 75 Aupuni Street, Suite 103A Hilo, HI  96720 (808)974-6262

 You can go to http://www.hawaii.gov/health/vital-records/pdf/marriagelicense.pdf to download the marriage license application. You can now fill it out on line and then print it out to take to your marriage license agent at the time of your appointment. Your signatures must be witnessed by the licensing agent at the time of your appointment.

The marriage license is good for 30 days from and including the date of issuance. The license can be used only in the State of Hawaii and it is valid throughout the state. The fee for a license is $60 cash and payable to the State of Hawaii at the time of filing the application. Photo I.D. is required. If you have been married before, you must know the month and year your divorce was final. If your divorce was final within the past year, you must present proof of divorce. There are no residence, citizenship or blood test requirements.

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Reverend Lona Lyons is a non-denominational minister and officiant, licensed by the State of Hawaii, license number 96-410. Her specialty is exquisite photography combined with a beautiful ceremony on a Big Island beach for your wedding, renewal of vows, or commitment ceremony.