Residence/Citizenship - There are no residence or citizenship requirements.

Age - The legal age to marry is 18 years for males and females. However, with the written consent of the parents, legal guardian or family court, the male or female may be married at 16 or 17. Males and females at age 15 may marry with the written consent of both parents or legal guardian and the written approval of the judge of the family court. The parents or guardian do not have to reside in the state. Consent forms may be obtained from the marriage license agent.

Proof of age - In the form of a certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 and under. For anyone 19 and over, proof of age may be requested in the form of an I.D. or driver's license.

Blood Relationship - Cousins may marry, but a blood relationship between the prospective bride and bridegroom cannot be closer than first cousins, for example, uncle-niece, half-brother-sister may not marry.

SOME THINGS TO REMEMBER

2. A marriage license is issued immediately after the application is made. After being issued, it expires in 30 days; it is good only in the State of Hawaii.

3. The fee for a license is $60.00 and is to be paid in cash directly to the license agent only by the wedding couple, in person, on the day of your scheduled appointment with the agent.

4. The marriage officiant must be licensed by the State of Hawaii to perform the marriage ceremony.

For further information you may call the Marriage License Office at 808/586-4544