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Who can perform a marriage ceremony for a license from City and County of Honolulu?

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Direct answer

In City and County of Honolulu, everyone who performs a marriage or civil union in Hawaii must first be licensed by the State Department of Health. Performers register online through the Department's electronic registration system, which also lets couples look up registered performers. Licenses to perform marriages and civil unions are issued under section 572-12, Hawaii Revised Statutes. This differs from states such as Illinois, where officiants register with no government office.

Published rule and conditions

Officiant and ceremony rule
Everyone who performs a marriage or civil union in Hawaii must first be licensed by the State Department of Health. Performers register online through the Department's electronic registration system, which also lets couples look up registered performers.

Licenses to perform marriages and civil unions are issued under section 572-12, Hawaii Revised Statutes. This differs from states such as Illinois, where officiants register with no government office.

Official requirement

All marriage performers (officiants or solemnizers) must be licensed by the State of Hawaii before performing a marriage or civil union.

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.

  • Hawaii Electronic Marriage and Civil Union Registration SystemHawaii State Department of Health - checked July 26, 2026

    Both the prospective spouses or prospective partners must appear together in person before a license agent to obtain a marriage or civil union license. 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. Marriage/Civil Union License Application Fee: $60.00. Portal Administration Fee: $5.00.

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