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How is a completed marriage license returned in City and County of Honolulu?

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Direct answer

In City and County of Honolulu, the performer completes the ceremony information in the Department's electronic registration system and certifies it electronically, after which the couple can access an electronic temporary marriage or civil union certificate. The Department publishes no filing deadline for the performer on these pages.

Published rule and conditions

Return and recording rule
The performer completes the ceremony information in the Department's electronic registration system and certifies it electronically, after which the couple can access an electronic temporary marriage or civil union certificate.

The Department publishes no filing deadline for the performer on these pages.

Official requirement

Performers must complete the ceremony information and certify electronically so that couples will be able to access their electronic temporary marriage/civil union certificates.

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

  • 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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