Is there a waiting period to get married in Hawaii?

Adam Sandler and Brooklyn Decker got married on the set of “Just Go With It” in Hawaii at Makena Resort on Maui.  Since that movie, many couples have questions as to the waiting period before you can get married in Hawaii.  This movie depicts that there is no waiting period.  Is that true? 

Below are the laws for getting married in Hawaii:

Application Requirement:

Both the bride and groom must prepare an official application and file the application in person with the marriage license agent. Applications are provided by the marriage license agent or may be downloaded from the Hawaii Health Department website. The application will not be accepted if sent by either postal mail or e-mail.

• Upon approval, a marriage license is issued at the time the application is made.


• A newly married couple receives one (1) certified copy of the marriage certificate at no extra charge, upon payment of the marriage license fee, which will be sent to the couple by mail (60-120 days) after the marriage has been performed. If a marriage certificate is needed sooner than this, you can apply for one or more additional certified copies.

Waiting Period:

No waiting period.

Fees:

$60 - Cash only.

Other Tests:

Blood tests are not required.

Cousin Marriages:

Cousins may marry. However, the blood relationship between the prospective bride and groom cannot be closer than first cousins.

Same Sex Marriages:

Yes.

Officiant:

Any minister may perform marriages if they are authorized by their church to do so. If desired, you may request the marriage performer to present his/her license for your inspection. For further information about obtaining a marriage performer please call them at 808. 923. 1811.  Ministers must obtain a license from the department of health before performing marriages. Ministers must keep a record of all marriages they perform. Ministers must report all marriages they perform to the department of health.

Valid:

License is valid for 30 days.
The license can only be used within the U.S. of Hawaii.

State Department of Health
Office of Health Status Monitoring
Issuance/Vital Statistics Section
P.O. Box 3378
Honolulu, HI 96801

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