LEGAL REQUIREMENTS: STATE OF HAWAII
1. Both Male and Female must be 18 years of age and single.
2. Valid Photo Identification is required for both bride and groom. (Driver's License is adequate identification or Passport for non-US citizens).
Must obtain a marriage license from the State of Hawaii. There are several Marriage License Agents on the Big Island whom can issue your license. Please note that most of them are not open on weekends or state and local holidays. We will be happy to make your appointment for you.
Office of the Governor, Kailua-Kona Branch
Located 10 minutes South of Kona Airport
PH#: (808) 327-4953
Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Kona Village Resort
10 minutes North of Kona Airport
PH#: (808) 325-5555
To obtain your license application, please call the Hawaii County Department of Health at (808) 974-6008 and request a “Marriage License Packet”. Or, you may log on to: http://www.hawaii.gov/doh/records/vr_marri.html
for license application and information.
Some Important Notes
• Both parties need to be present when applying for the license.
• For those who are re-marrying, there are no legal documents required, however some Agents request divorce documentation be available at the time of licensing. You will be asked the exact date of the divorce decree and the state/county it was issued from.
• Cost of the license is $60.00 (subject to change) and must be paid in cash.
• The marriage license is issued at the time of application. The license must be utilized within thirty (30) days of the date of issue.
• Name of the officiant will be required at time of licensing.The license must be signed by a state licensed Officiate at the time of the wedding ceremony. You must bring the license to the ceremony.
