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Honolulu, and Hawaii generally, runs marriage licensing through a single statewide online portal rather than a traditional county clerk’s office — with no state residency or U.S. citizenship requirement, which is a major reason Hawaii processes so many destination weddings.
| License fee | $65 total ($60 application fee + $5 online portal fee). |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | None — Hawaii has no statewide waiting period. |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID for both applicants; no state residency or U.S. citizenship required. |
| License validity | 30 days from and including the date of issuance (Hawaii statewide rule). |
| Where & how to apply | Complete the application entirely online at the state’s eMRS portal (emrs.ehawaii.gov) and pay the fee; a Marriage License Agent then issues the license, and one office is located at 1250 Punchbowl St., Room 101, Honolulu. |
| Office hours | The Honolulu license office is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (the online application itself is available anytime). |
Special notes
Because there’s no residency requirement and the whole process is online, this is one of the most destination-wedding-friendly processes we track.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need to be Hawaii residents or US citizens to get married in Honolulu?
No. Hawaii has no state residency or U.S. citizenship requirement for a marriage license, which is part of why it’s such a popular destination-wedding location.
Official source: Hawaii Department of Health, Vital Records — https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-licenses/
Last verified: August 2026
Last verified: August 2026