Marriage licenses in Hawaii are handled locally, and the details that matter — the fee, the wait, how long the license lasts — are set by state law. This page collects the statewide rules from Hawaii’s own official sources, then links every county guide we have verified so far.
The statewide rules
- Who issues the license: Authorized marriage license agents commissioned by the State Department of Health under HRS sec. 572-1.7 (DOH Vital Records main office on Oahu, district health offices on neighbor islands, and private community agents) – NOT county clerks
- License fee (statewide): $65
- Waiting period: None – once the license is issued there is no waiting period before the marriage can take place
- License validity: 30 days (ceremony must occur within 30 days of picking up the license or it is null and void)
- Minimum age: 18; applicants under 18 require parental/guardian consent (certified birth certificate required for anyone 18 or under; contact DOH for under-18 rules)
- Residency / where to apply: No state residence or U.S. citizenship requirements; the license is valid only within the State of Hawaii
- Who can officiate: Only performers licensed by the State Department of Health under HRS sec. 572-12 may perform marriages/civil unions; performers must register with DOH before solemnizing
- Courthouse ceremonies: No county clerk ceremonies – licenses are issued by DOH agents and ceremonies are performed by DOH-licensed performers
Hawaii counties in this directory
We have published 4 verified county guides for Hawaii so far. License fees on the verified county pages currently run from $65 to $65. 0 of them publish a separate ceremony fee. Browse them all: Browse all Hawaii county guides — and use the search on the homepage to jump straight to your county.
Source for the statewide rules: https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-licenses/ (checked 2026-11-09). County figures are checked separately against each county’s own official page and carry their own verified dates. Always confirm with your county clerk before you go — this is not a government site.