Introduction
All marriage and civil union performers must be licensed by the State of Hawaii before performing a marriage or a civil union. This website will help provide you with the information needed to be licensed as a marriage and/or civil union performer.
The Fees are as follows:
| Duration of License | License Fee | Portal Administration Fee | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year License | $100.00 | $10.00 | $110.00 |
| 60 Day License | $25.00 | $10.00 | $35.00 |
The portal administration fee and license fee will be collected upon completion of your online application. Payment will be accepted with a major credit card. You will get an email receipt of this transaction however it is not confirmation of your approval of your application. Your application will be submitted for review. Upon approval, you will receive another email notification along with your approved license number and an electronic copy of your license. Please register at least two weeks prior to the ceremony date, as your registration could take up to two weeks for approval. There are no refunds after submitting your application.
There are three types of licenses to perform marriages & civil unions in the State of Hawaii. Please click a link below for more information that applies to you or download this Informational Guide.
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Religious
Religious Marriage PerformerMinister, priest, or officer of any religious denomination or society who has been ordained or is authorized to solemnize marriages according to the usages of such denomination or society, or any religious society not having clergy but providing solemnization in accordance with the rules and customs of that society (HRS §572-12)
Religious Civil Union PerformerAny ordained or licensed member of the clergy (Act 1, section -4(b), Session Laws 2011) -
Judge
Judge for Marriage PerformerAny justice, judge or magistrate, active or retired, of a state or federal court in the State (HRS §572-12).
Judge for Civil Union PerformerAny judge or retired judge, including a federal judge or judge from another state who may legally join persons in chapter 572 or a civil union, (Act 1, section -4(b), Session Laws 2011) -
Non Religious
Civil License for Marriage PerformerAny individual at least eighteen years of age (HRS §572-12)
Civil License for Civil Union PerformerAny individual at least eighteen years of age (HRS §572-12)