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 Here is what you need to obtain a marriage license in Hawaii.. Applying for a Marriage License Applications to marry must be filed with a marriage license agent in the state. The Honolulu marriage license office is located in the State Health Department building.
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Both parties to the marriage must appear personally before the marriage license agent. Proxies are not allowed. Applications may not be mailed in to the agent. The marriage license is good for 30 days from and including the date of its issuance, after which it becomes null and void. The license must be used only in the State of Hawaii and is valid throughout the state. Effective September 1, 1998, the fee for a license is $50. The fee is payable in cash at the time of filing the application. This fee is subject to change. Requirements for Getting a Hawaii Marriage License 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 both 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 - 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. Blood tests are not required. Items to Remember 1. Both the prospective bride and bridegroom must appear together in person before a marriage license agent to get a license. 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. A marriage performer must be licensed in the State of Hawaii to perform the marriage ceremony. 4. Remember, a marriage license and a marriage certificate are different documents. The marriage license allows a marriage to take place while the marriage certificate is a document that shows a marriage has been performed. Your marriage performer will file the documents necessary for you to receive a copy of your marriage certificate FunHawaii.com is a leading provider of honeymoon packages to Hawaii. To get more Hawaii marriage license information and a marriage license application click here |
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