Kauai, like the rest of Hawaii, issues marriage licenses through the state’s single online eMRS portal rather than a county clerk’s office. Unlike Maui, Kauai relies entirely on a network of independent, privately licensed Marriage License Agents based around the island to complete the in-person step.
| License fee | $65 total ($60 application fee + $5 online portal fee) — the same statewide fee used across every Hawaii county. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | None — Hawaii has no statewide waiting period. |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants. A certified birth certificate is required if either applicant is under 19. No state residency or U.S. citizenship is required. |
| License validity | 30 days from and including the date of issuance (Hawaii statewide rule); your in-person agent appointment must happen no more than 30 days before your ceremony. |
| Where & how to apply | Complete the application online at the state’s eMRS portal (emrs.ehawaii.gov) and pay the fee, then appear together in person, by appointment, with one of Kauai’s independent Marriage License Agents — based in areas including Hanalei, Koloa, Kapaa, and Lihue — to have the license issued. Check the state’s official current agent list before booking, since the roster and locations change. |
| Office hours | By appointment only; each independent agent sets their own hours. There is no walk-in government license-issuing office on Kauai. |
Special notes
Frequently asked questions
Is Kauai County’s marriage license fee different from the rest of Hawaii?
No. Hawaii runs marriage licensing through one statewide online system, so the $65 total fee ($60 application + $5 online portal fee) is the same on Kauai as everywhere else in the state.
Is there a government office on Kauai that issues marriage licenses?
No. Kauai has no government-run license-issuing office — couples complete the in-person step with one of the island’s independent, privately licensed Marriage License Agents instead, located in areas around the island.
Is there a waiting period or blood test required in Kauai County?
No to both. Hawaii has no waiting period and no blood test requirement anywhere in the state, including Kauai.
Last verified: September 2026
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