Marriage records in Honolulu, Hawaii, can be accessed through several channels, including online tools, the issuing state agency, in-person visits, and mail requests. HonoluluCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the City and County of Honolulu. You can also request certified copies directly from the Hawaii Department of Health, Vital Records Section, visit their office on Oʻahu, or submit a mail-in application.
Honolulu Marriage Records Search
In Hawaii, marriage records are maintained at the state level by the Hawaii Department of Health, Office of Health Status Monitoring, Vital Records Section — not by individual county clerks. Under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 338, the Department of Health registers and stores all vital events, including marriages performed anywhere in the state. For marriages that took place in Honolulu (the City and County of Honolulu on Oʻahu), the Vital Records Section holds the original certificates on file.
The collection includes:
- Marriage certificates filed after ceremonies performed in Hawaii
- Marriage license records issued by licensed marriage license agents
- Historical marriage records dating back to territorial-era registrations
The Vital Records Section is located at:
Walk-in services are available during office hours. Note that the office sometimes closes early for processing, so arriving well before the posted closing time is advisable.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Honolulu
Fees for marriage record services are set by the Hawaii Department of Health and codified under HRS §338-14.5. The current fee schedule is as follows:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage certificate | $10.00 |
| Each additional copy (same order, same certificate) | $4.00 |
| Search fee (included in certified copy fee) | Included |
| Expedited processing (online orders via VitalChek) | Additional service and shipping fees apply |
| Amendment or correction to a marriage record | $10.00 |
Processing times:
- In person: Typically same-day if the record is located and all documentation is in order.
- By mail: Approximately 6–8 weeks from receipt of a completed application.
- Online (VitalChek): Processing begins once the order is verified; shipping time depends on the delivery option selected.
Payment methods accepted in person include cash, money order, or cashier's check. Personal checks are generally not accepted. Mail requests should include a money order or cashier's check payable to the Hawaii Department of Health.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Honolulu
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Honolulu
There are three ways to obtain a certified copy of a Honolulu marriage certificate:
Online
The Hawaii Department of Health partners with the Vital Records Request Portal for online orders. You can also order through VitalChek, the state's authorized third-party vendor. Online orders require:
- Full names of both spouses (as recorded on the certificate)
- Date of marriage
- Place of marriage
- Your relationship to the persons named on the record
- A valid photo ID uploaded during the application
- Credit or debit card payment (additional convenience and shipping fees apply beyond the base $10.00 certificate fee)
In Person
Visit the Vital Records Section office on Oʻahu:
Bring a completed application form (available at the office or downloadable from the Vital Records website), a valid government-issued photo ID, and payment. Only individuals with a direct and tangible interest in the record — such as the registrant, a spouse, parent, or legal representative — may obtain a certified copy under HRS §338-18.
By Mail
Send your request to:
Include the following with your mail request:
- A completed application form for a certified copy of a marriage record
- A money order or cashier's check for $10.00 (plus $4.00 for each additional copy of the same record)
- A photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID
- A self-addressed stamped envelope (optional but recommended)
- Your daytime phone number in case the office needs to contact you
Mail requests typically take 6–8 weeks to process. If you need a record sooner, consider the in-person or online options.
For questions about eligibility, required documentation, or the status of a pending request, contact the Vital Records Section at (808) 586-4533 during business hours. The City and County of Honolulu website also provides general government service information, though marriage certificate requests are handled exclusively by the state Department of Health.