Honolulu County, Hawaii
County clerk guides for Honolulu County.
Honolulu County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Honolulu County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $65 total ($60 application fee + $5 online portal fee). |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | None — Hawaii has no statewide waiting period. |
| License validity | 30 days from and including the date of issuance (Hawaii statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid photo ID for both applicants; no state residency or U.S. citizenship required. |
| 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. |
Full Honolulu County marriage license guide →
Hawaii rules that apply in Honolulu County
These come from Hawaii state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18 without consent; 16–17 with written consent from both parents, a guardian, or family court.
- Waiting period: None — you can marry the same day the license is issued.
- License validity: 30 days from and including the date of issuance.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for Honolulu County is $65. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 38% of them. See fees state by state →
Honolulu County vs. other Hawaii counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the Hawaii counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| Kauai County | $65 standard |
|---|---|
| Maui County | $65 standard |
| Honolulu County | $65 standard |
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