ID Requirement: Two valid forms of ID such as driver's license, birth certificate, U. S. passport, Armed Forces ID card, or Resident Alien ID card. Applicants will also be asked to fill out a Marriage License Application Form.

Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident or U.S. citizen of Hawaii.

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must prepare an official application and file the application in person with the marriage license agent. Applications are provided by the marriage license agent or may be downloaded from the Hawaii Health Department Web site. The application will not be accepted if sent by either postal mail or e-mail.

Upon approval, a marriage license is issued at the time the application is made.

A newly married couple receives 1 certified copy of the marriage certificate at no extra charge, upon payment of the marriage license fee, which will be sent to the couple by mail after the marriage has been performed. If a marriage certificate is needed sooner than that, you can apply for one or more additional certified copies.

Waiting Period: No waiting period.

Fees: $60. Cash only.

Other Tests: Blood tests are not required.

Under 18: To marry, both parties must be at least 16 years of age. Males and females under 18 must have written consent from both parents, legal guardians or family court. Males and females at age 15 may marry with the written consent of both parents or legal guardian and the written approval of the judge of the family court.

Consent forms may be obtained from the marriage license agent.

The legal age to marry is 18 years for both males and females. Proof of age is required. A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 years of age or under. A valid I.D. or driver's license may be presented for anyone 19 years of age or over.

Proxy Marriages: No.

Cousin Marriages: Cousins may marry. However, the blood relationship between the bride and groom cannot be closer than first cousins.

Same-Sex Marriages: The Hawaii Gay Marriage Bureau provides a registration, referral and informational forum for those interested in same-sex marriage registration, marriage certificates, related services and updates on the legal front.

Officiant: Ministers may perform marriages if they are authorized by their church to do so. If desired, you may request the marriage performer to present his or her license for your inspection.

Ministers must obtain a license from the Department of Health before performing marriages. Ministers must keep a record of all marriages they perform. Ministers must also report all marriages they perform to the department of health.

Valid: License is valid for 30 days only within the state of Hawaii.