Maui Marriage License Info

Getting married in Maui is simpler than most couples expect — but when you’re planning from afar, the process can still feel confusing. The good news?

Getting a marriage license in Maui, Hawaii is easy and one of the first important steps when planning a legal elopement. Whether you’re visiting from another state or country, this guide walks you through the Hawaii marriage license process clearly and calmly so you know exactly what to expect.

Step One: Go to the following website to fill out the Marriage License Application. Please note that your online application will be available for the issuance of a marriage or civil union license by an agent in the State of Hawaii up to one year from the application date. After a year, your application will be removed from the system. There will be no refunds for unused applications.

https://emrs.ehawaii.gov/emrs/public/home.html

Step Two: Set an appointment with a Hawaii State Marriage License Agent in person before the ceremony. We suggest calling or emailing to make this appointment 30-60 days before your ceremony to get your preferred date and time. When emailing, make sure you give them your Locator ID from your Marriage License Application and your availability to make it easy on them to get you booked!  This is a very short meeting prior to the marriage ceremony where the couple will review the application, show ID, and sign the worksheet in the presence of the state agent. The agents are usually available for appointments Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, you may request a Saturday/Sunday appointment (holidays excluded). There is a list of agents on the website, but here’s a list as well. 

Marriage Agent List

• KAHULUI (near the airport)
  • Elizabeth Balinbin - (651) 245-8086 or E-mail: eebalinbin@gmail.com
  • Ashley or Lindsay (808) 661-1777 or Email: aloha@adreamwedding.net 
• KIHEI/WAILEA (South Maui) 
  • Connie McAboy - weekend appt only (808) 298- 1280 or Email: connie.mauimla@gmail.com
  • Kimithi Hoang - (808) 250-2670 or Email: kimithi2007@gmail.com
  • Marlyn Kaopuiki & Tammie Sugimoto Castro - located at the Four Seasons - Call  (808) 874-8000
• LAHAINA/KA'ANAPALI (West Maui)
  • Lauren Talaroc - located at the Hyatt in Lahaina - (808) 667-4430 or Email: lauren.talaroc@hyatt.com
  • Cherie Hoshino - located at the Hyatt in Lahaina - (808) 667-4430 or E-mail: Cherie.hoshino@hyatt.com

Step Three: After the wedding ceremony, the couple will sign the Marriage Certificate with a State of Hawaii licensed officiant. The officiant is then responsible for the completion of the performer section in the electronic marriage registration system after the ceremony to make sure everything gets sent into the state. In 5-7 days a temporary digital/printable license will be available and the permanent hard copy license will be mailed to your address in 3-6 weeks. 

Costs/Fees

The cost to obtain a marriage or civil union license is $65.00 ($65 application fee + $5 portal fee paid to State of Hawaii). All fees are non-refundable.

Eligibility

• There are no Hawaii state residence or U.S. citizenship requirements.
• Blood tests are not required.
• The legal age to enter into a legal marriage or civil union is 18 years old..
• Proof of age is required.  A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 years of age or under.  Parental or Guardian consent is required with governmental issued photo identification and documentation of relationship.  For more information regarding applicants under the age of 18, please contact us  click here at: doh.marriage@doh.hawaii.gov
• 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 occurred less than 30 days prior to picking up the license.
• Cousins may marry. However, the blood relationship between the prospective applicants cannot be closer than first cousins.
• There is no waiting period required before the ceremony can take place.
• A witness is not necessary to sign your marriage license.

Documentation Required

• Valid government issued photo ID (Passport, Driver License, State ID, etc.).
• Certified divorce decree (if applicable)
  • Required if the divorce was finalized less than 30 days prior to picking up the license.
  • If divorce decree is not written in English, you must also present a certified translation of the document.
• Certified death certificate (if applicable)
  • Required if the death occurred/was/happened less than 30 days prior to picking up the license.
  • If the death certificate is not written in English, you must also present a certified translation of the document.
• Any applicant under the age of 19 must present a certified copy of their birth certificate.
• Certified copy of a Legal Name Change (if applicable)
• Additional documentation may be required depending on the circumstances and at the discretion of each agent.

For more information, please check https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-licenses/  or contact the Maui Health Department: (808)-984-8210 or E-mail: doh.marriage@doh.hawaii.gov