Published On: November 29, 20163.8 min read

It’s all about gay weddings Hawaii Style…

Obtaining your marriage license couldn’t be easier.

Gay Weddings Hawaii

It’s your dream wedding. The one you’ve been planning in your head and your heart since you were young. Now you stand looking into the eyes of the person who will become your spouse, your partner in love and life and beyond.

Fine grains of sand nestle between your toes and warm breezes carry your words of love and commitment across the blue waters of a timeless ocean.

THIS is the wedding that you want!

Marriage Licensing How-To

gay weddings Hawaii

So just how DO you go about planning and holding gay weddings in Hawaii? Well, it’s not as complicated as you might think. Of course you’ll need to do some planning and coordinating but Aloha Dream Weddings can help with the process. We guide you through every detail.

 

Here are some tips on marriage licensing in Hawaii:

Gay weddings Hawaii

Gay weddings in Hawaii have been legal since 2012 and obtaining a license can be accomplished online at: http://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-licenses/

The fee is $60 plus a $5.00 portal fee. You’ll need to use the license within 30 days so make sure you work out travel details prior to filling out the application and paying.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking to get started?

Simply reach out to our team, share your ideas and watch as we craft a plan that brings your vision to life!

What do I need for a Same Sex Marriage License?

Blood tests are not required.

The legal age to marry is 18 years for both applicants.

Applicants of 16 or 17 years of age who wish to marry require the written consent of both parents, legal guardian, or the family court. The parents or legal guardian do not have to be residents of the state. Consent forms may be obtained from a marriage license agent.

Do we have to. be US Citizens or live in Hawaii?

No! Everyone may marry in Hawaii! There are no state residence or U.S. citizenship requirements.

What do I need to bring with me?

Proof of age is required. A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 years of age or under. A valid I.D. or driver’s license may be presented for anyone 19 years of age or over.

If previously married, proof of original divorce decree or death certificate needs to be presented to the marriage agent by the applicant if the divorce or death was final within 30 days of applying for a marriage license.

Do I have to file anything after my ceremony?

Your Aloha Maui Dreams Wedding Officiant will file everything for you within 24 hours of your ceremony. you will receive your marriage license in the mail within 30-45 days. If your Planner says you need an Apostle, instructions will be provided for you to complete the Apostle request separately.

 

Gay wedding Hawaii

Now all you have to do is confirm your date with us, get tickets in hand, pick out the perfect Hawaiian beach wedding clothes, invite your loved ones (or have a private beach elopement) and come to the land of Aloha!

Let your Planner do the rest!

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Read our Maui Destination Wedding Planning Guide and let’s get started.
Gay wedding Hawaii

You’ve been dreaming of this for a lifetime.

Now your dream can come true.

Maui is fast becoming the number one gay weddings in Hawaii location and your dream is now a reality.

 

 

 

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