Hawaii Marriage License Fee & Waiting Period
Hawaii requires a marriage license fee of $65, established at the state level rather than varying by county. An additional $5 fee applies if the application is submitted at a location other than a designated agent office. Couples may complete a pre-application online through the Hawaii Department of Health portal to streamline the process.
No waiting period is required in Hawaii before a marriage license can be used. Once issued, the license remains valid for 30 days from the date of issuance. Couples should plan to schedule their ceremony within this timeframe to ensure the license has not expired.
The fee is representative. confirm the exact, current amount on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. Informational only — not legal advice.
Where the fee is actually set
In most states the marriage-license fee is set by the county, not the legislature, so a single statewide number can be wrong for you. The license document itself is issued by the county clerk — that office’s own fee schedule is the authoritative source for the current amount and any waiting period.
