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What identification is required for a marriage license in City and County of Honolulu?

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Direct answer

For City and County of Honolulu, the published answer is A valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants (passport, driver license, state ID or similar), A certified copy of the birth certificate for any applicant under 19, A certified divorce decree, if the divorce was finalised less than 30 days before the license is picked up, A certified death certificate, if a prior spouse died less than 30 days before the license is picked up, A certified copy of a legal name change, if applicable, and A certified translation of any divorce decree or death certificate not written in English. Additional documentation may be required depending on the circumstances and at the discretion of the individual license agent. Blood tests are not required.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • A valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants (passport, driver license, state ID or similar)
  • A certified copy of the birth certificate for any applicant under 19
  • A certified divorce decree, if the divorce was finalised less than 30 days before the license is picked up
  • A certified death certificate, if a prior spouse died less than 30 days before the license is picked up
  • A certified copy of a legal name change, if applicable
  • A certified translation of any divorce decree or death certificate not written in English

Additional documentation may be required depending on the circumstances and at the discretion of the individual license agent. Blood tests are not required.

Official requirement

Both applicants must present a valid government issued photo ID (Passport, Driver License, State ID, etc.).

Issuing office

Hawaii State Department of Health, Vital Records — Marriage and Civil Union License Program, issuing through authorised license agents

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage and Civil Union LicensesHawaii State Department of Health, Vital Records - checked July 26, 2026

    Once the license has been issued, there is no waiting period before the marriage can take place. Applicants must appear together in person before an agent prior to the ceremony to pick up their license. Proxies are not allowed. The license is only valid within the State of Hawaii. If the ceremony is not performed within the 30-day period, the license is null and void. The cost to obtain a marriage or civil union license is $65.00 ($60 application fee + $5 portal fee). There are no state residence or U.S. citizenship requirements.

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