Hawaii

§572-11 Marriage ceremony; license to solemnize.

It shall not be lawful for any person to perform the marriage ceremony within the State without first obtaining from the department of health a license to solemnize marriages.

Licensing of Marriage Performers in the State of Hawaii

Licenses to perform marriages are issued by the State Department of Health under Hawaii Revised Statute 572-12.

Individuals interested in becoming licensed marriage performers should read the following information carefully to determine which procedures they must follow in order to be granted a license. Should you have any questions call the Health Department at (808) 586-4540.

Applying for a License to Perform Marriages in Hawaii

The Current Registration Section of the Vital Records office is responsible for the licensing of marriage performers.

Applicants on Oahu should apply with a letter of recommendation and I.D. between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Department of Health Vital Records Office, 1250 Punchbowl St., Room 105. The applicant should go to the security guard in the lobby for assistance. Neighbor Island applicants and out of state applicants should contact the Department of Health at (808) 586-4540 for application information.

Minister Establishing New Church

If you are a minister establishing a new denomination in the State of Hawaii which has no religious affiliation elsewhere and you are the head of the church, submit a letter of recommendation from the members of the Board of Directors or Board of Trustees (signed by each member with his name address and telephone number typed under his signature). In addition, submit a letter stating that you are the head of the church in Hawaii and a xerox copy of the church incorporation papers. An I.D. with a photo, such as a driver's license or state I.D. card must be presented.

If there are any questions, please call the Current Registration Section at (808) 586-4540.