Marriage licenses for the State of Hawaii can be obtained by appointment for your wedding ceremony on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Getting Married on the Big Island of Hawaii requires a marriage license.

Marriage and civil union license information for getting married on the Big Island of Hawaii is as follows:
 

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Requirements for obtaining a marriage license

  • In applying for a marriage license, both the prospective groom (male) and bride (female) must appear in person before a marriage license agent.
  • A marriage license is issued immediately after the application is accepted by a marriage license agent, and it is valid statewide. A marriage license expires 30 days from and including the date of issuance.
  • To marry, males and females must be at least 15 years of age. Males and females who are 16 or 17 years of age must have the written consent of both parents, or of the legal guardian, or other person in whose care and custody the minor has been placed, or of the family court judge who has jurisdiction over the minor child. Males and females may marry at age 15 years with written consent of both parents and legal guardian and the written approval of the judge of the family court. No one under 15 years of age may marry.
  • Proof of age in the form of a certified birth certificate must be presented to the marriage license agent by any applicant who is under 19 years of age. Proof of age will be requested for those applicants over 18 in the form of an I.D. or driver's license.
  • 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 FAX COPY WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  • A blood relationship between the prospective groom and the bride must not be closer than first cousins.
  • Blood tests are not required.
  • The fee for a license is payable online by credit card upon completion of the application.

Marriage License Application Fee: $60.00   Application Processing Fee: $5.00   
 Apply for your license online at:    https://marriage.ehawaii.gov

CIVIL UNIONS

Requirements for obtaining a civil union license

  • In applying for a civil union license, both applicants must appear in person before a civil union license agent.
  • The application for the license shall be completed in its entirety, dated, signed, and sworn to by each applicant and shall state each applicant's full name, date of birth, birthplace, residence, social security number, whether single, widowed, or divorced, and whether the applicant is under the supervision or control of a conservator or guardian.
  • A civil union license is issued immediately after the application is accepted by a civil union license agent, and it is valid statewide. A civil union license expires 30 days after the date of issuance.
  • To enter a civil union, both persons must be at least 18 years of age; not a partner in another civil union, a spouse in a marriage, or a party to a reciprocal beneficiary relationship; and not related to the other proposed partner in the civil union.
  • Proof of age will be requested in the form of an I.D. or driver's license.
  • If previously married, in a previous civil union, or in a reciprocal beneficiary relationship, proof of termination needs to be presented to the civil union agent by the applicant if the termination occurred within 30 days of applying for a civil union license. Proof of termination includes a divorce decree, a civil union termination decree, a reciprocal beneficiary relationship termination, or a death certificate. NO FAX COPY WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  • The fee for a license is payable online by credit card upon completion of the application.

Civil Union License Application Fee: $60.00   Application Processing Fee: $5.00

Apply online for a civil union license at: https://civilunion.ehawaii.gov

LICENSE AGENTS

Marriage and Civil Union License Agents (by appointment):


Geraldine  (808)987-9842 or (808)329-4249
Email:  atr@konacondo.com

Andrea  (808)990-1929
Email:  amexotics1231@yahoo.com

Iris Yamauchi - Waimea Health Center
(808)887-8114

Roberta Cho - Kealakekua Department of Health
(808)322-4880

Mary Farias - Hilo Department of Health
(808)974-6008

Lei or Lani - Four Seasons Resort
(808)325-4224

  

 

Aloha pumehana no nā kau a kau…

May the blessings from this land of Hawai’i always be with you!

 

 


 

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"In school, you get the lesson and then take the test...
in life, you take the test and then get the lesson."

~ Unknown

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                               "Who you really are is enough."

                                 ~ Oriah Mountain Dreamer
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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, civil union, renewal of vows, or commitment ceremony.


 

Rev. Lona Lyons
73-965B Ahulani Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
Office/Fax: (808)325-6666
Cell: (808) 896-6666
email: romanticbeachweddings@gmail.com

 Simple, romantic beach weddings, renewal of vows, and commitment ceremonies on the Big Island of Hawaii. Serving the Kona Kohala Coast and all areas of the Big Island. Budget packages, wedding coordinator, photography, and ceremony planning for a sunset or morning ceremony at any location in Paradise.