INSTRUCTIONS: HAWAII MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION

In Hawaii, couples who plan on being married must submit an application for a marriage license in person before a marriage license agent. You may submit an application for a marriage license online to save time, but the bride and groom must still appear in person to obtain the license. This article discusses filling out the Hawaii marriage license application in various offices of the Department of Health located on the islands. This form can be viewed on Hawaii's Department of Health website.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 1: The groom should complete the top half of the page. Enter your full name and Social Security number where requested.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 2: Enter the full date of birth and the location.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 3: Enter the full address of the place where you most often live.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 4: Enter the full name and place of birth of both parents. You may choose not to answer whether each parent is alive or not.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 5: The bride should answer all of the same questions in the section below.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 6: The section below these bride and groom information sections is to be completed jointly. Note the blood relation of the couple, if any. Provide the county name where the ceremony will take place and the name of the official who will be officiating.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 7: Enter a mailing address at which you can be contacted after marriage, along with an email address and home phone number. Entering a work phone number is optional.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 8: Check "yes" or "no" to the question regarding whether you you wish to have notice of your marriage published online or in newspapers.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 9: Enter the middle and last name both bride and groom intend to use after marriage.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 10: Where indicated, enter what number this marriage will be for you and specify how the previous marriage, if any, ended.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 11: Both bride and groom should enter their race, age and level of education completed.

Hawaii Marriage License Application Step 12: Sign the form when directed by the marriage license agent.