Hawaii Marriage License Information
How Do We Obtain A
Marriage License In Hawaii?
Both getting married in Hawaii and obtaining your marriage license are very simple. To start, you can apply for the license online — and because the license is valid on all Hawaiian Islands, if you happen to pick it up on Maui, you can still use it here on the Big Island.
Most couples complete their marriage license application online through Hawaii's eMRS system. The online application is valid for up to one year. The paper license you receive in hand, however, is only valid for 30 days — and you won't receive that until you arrive in Hawaii and meet with a marriage licensing agent in person.
That's it — no waiting period, no residency requirement, and no blood test. Below, we walk you through each step of getting your marriage license in Kona, Hawaii, with help from Deanna DiMichele and the Kona Wedding Officiant® team.
At A Glance
License Cost
$65
Online Application Valid
1 Year
Paper License Valid
30 Days
Waiting Period
None
Residency Required
No
Online After Wedding
3 Days
Valid On
All Islands
Step-By-Step
Steps For Completing Your Hawaii
Marriage License With Kona Wedding Officiant®
Follow these four simple steps to get your marriage license sorted before your Big Island wedding day.
1
Complete Your Marriage License Application Online
Just visit the Hawaii Marriage License Application to complete your application online. The cost is $65, payable online. This application is valid online for up to one year from your issue date — the date you fill out the application.
Marriage Performer's Name: DiMichele, Deanna Higgs — 2017-14384
Location (can be changed later): Your Preferred Beach
City / State (can be changed later): Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
County: Hawaii
2
Make Your Marriage License Appointment
When you receive your Locator ID from your marriage license application, use that information to make your appointment with one of the licensing agents listed below. You can do this up to 30 days before your ceremony date.
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Kona — Kimberly: (808) 854-4246 · licenseagentinparadise@gmail.com
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Carla (Jada) Labuen-Enos: (808) 322-4880 · jada.labuenenos@gmail.com or Schedule Carla Here (best method): https://calendar.app.google/LrVZEsaZubKZRZg98
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Waimea — Tiffany: (808) 887-8114 · tiffany.brandt@doh.hawaii.gov
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Hilo — Rose: (808) 640-6179
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Hilo — Letisha: (808) 974-6008
Short on time? If you have trouble making the appointment, Deanna of Kona Wedding Officiant® may be able to help arrange your marriage license appointment for you — in Kailua Kona. Just ask for our help.
3
Appear In Person To Receive Your License
A few days before your wedding, you and your partner will need to appear in person to meet with the marriage licensing agent. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID — and, if you've been divorced within the past 30 days, your divorce decree — to finalize the paperwork and receive the license in hand.
4
Bring The License To Your Wedding Day
You'll bring this license to your wedding, where we'll all sign it together. After your ceremony, Deanna of Kona Wedding Officiant® will file it for you. Your record will be available online within 3 business days and your official certified copy mailed within 6 weeks.
Aloha — Deanna, Licensed Minister & Marriage Officiant at Kona Wedding Officiant®.
Common Questions
Hawaii Marriage License FAQ
Apply online through Hawaii's eMRS system for $65, receive your Locator ID, then book an in-person appointment with a licensing agent up to 30 days before your wedding. Appear with valid photo ID to receive your license in hand. The full step-by-step process is outlined above.
A Hawaii marriage license costs $65, payable online at the time you complete your application.
Your online application is valid for up to one year from the issue date. Once you pick up the paper license in hand from a licensing agent, it is valid for 30 days.
No. Hawaii has no waiting period, no residency requirement, and no blood test — which is part of what makes the Big Island such a beloved destination wedding location.
Yes. A Hawaii marriage license is valid on all Hawaiian Islands, so if you pick it up on Maui or Oʻahu, you can still use it for your wedding here on the Big Island.
Deanna of Kona Wedding Officiant® files your signed license after the ceremony. Your record is available online within 3 business days and your certified copy is mailed within 6 weeks. Learn more about Deanna and our wedding services.
Getting Married In Kona, Hawaii
With Kona Wedding Officiant®
Hawaii is one of the easiest places in the country to get legally married, and that's a big reason couples choose the Big Island for their destination wedding, vow renewal, or elopement. There's no residency requirement, no waiting period, and no blood test — just a simple $65 online application and a quick in-person appointment with a licensing agent. Kona Wedding Officiant® has guided more than 1,000 couples through this exact process since 2017.
What You'll Need For Your Hawaii Marriage License
To obtain your marriage license in Kona, Hawaii, you'll need a valid government-issued photo ID for each partner, and — if either of you has been divorced within the past 30 days — a copy of your divorce decree. Both partners must appear in person before the licensing agent. Once issued, your paper license is valid for 30 days, so plan your appointment for the days just before your ceremony.
Pairing Your License With A Hawaii Wedding Package
Kona Wedding Officiant® offers a full range of Hawaii wedding packages and Big Island elopement packages for couples who want something intimate and stress-free when they tie the knot. From officiant-only ceremonies to full beach weddings with associate photography, our team handles the details so you can simply enjoy the moment. You can explore everything we offer on our wedding services page.
Your Big Island Wedding Officiant
As your Hawaii wedding officiant and Kona wedding officiant, Deanna DiMichele is a licensed minister and marriage officiant (Performer ID 2017-14384) who personally signs and files your marriage license after the ceremony. Learn more about Deanna and the rest of the Kona Wedding Officiant® team, and connect with us anytime to start planning your dream destination wedding in Hawaii.
Ready To Plan Your Hawaii Wedding?
Connect with Deanna anytime to plan your perfect day. Reach out at konaweddingofficiant@gmail.com or call (808) 209-6275, or schedule a free wedding planning consultation with our team. Aloha!
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