A valid marriage contract shall be permitted between two individuals without regard to sex (see HRS §572-1). Couples who select the marriage option on this website must meet all of the requirements of Hawaii law for being married. A marriage will not be registered and a marriage certificate will not be issued for a couple who does not meet the legal requirements for marriage in the State of Hawaii, even if a license is obtained or if a solemnization ceremony occurs. No refunds will be issued to couples who select this option in error and proceed through all of the steps, including payment. A marriage license is not valid for a civil union and cannot be exchanged for one.
Civil Union means a union between two individuals established pursuant to Chapter 572B (HRS §572B-1). IT IS NOT THE SAME AS A MARRIAGE. Couples who select the civil union option on this website must meet all of the requirements of Hawaii law for entering a civil union. A civil union will not be registered and a civil union certificate will not be issued for a couple who does not meet the legal requirements for civil union in the State of Hawaii, even if a license is obtained or if a solemnization ceremony occurs. No refunds will be issued to couples who select this option in error and proceed through all of the steps, including payment. A civil union license is not valid for a marriage and cannot be exchanged for one.
