Kahului Marriage License Records
Kahului is the largest town and commercial hub of Maui, and couples here apply for a marriage license through the Maui District Health Office, which serves the island under the Hawaii Department of Health. This page covers the full process for obtaining a marriage license in Kahului, what to expect on Maui specifically, and where to find historical marriage records dating back to the 1800s.
Kahului Overview
How to Get a Marriage License in Kahului
Maui handles marriage licenses through the Maui District Health Office, not at a Kahului location. The office is at the State Office Building, 54 South High Street, Room 301, Wailuku, HI 96793. That's about four miles from central Kahului. The phone number is (808) 984-8210. You can also reach the office by email at DOH.MauiVR@doh.hawaii.gov. Call ahead to confirm current hours before making the trip.
The process starts online at the Electronic Marriage Registration System (EMRS). Both applicants fill out the application and pay the fee through this system. The total online fee is $65: $60 for the license and $5 for the portal charge. After completing and paying online, both applicants must appear in person together at the Wailuku office to finalize and receive the license. One person cannot go alone.
To apply, each person needs a valid government-issued photo ID, their Social Security number, and the full names and birthplaces of their parents. If either applicant was previously married, bring the date that marriage ended and documentation showing how it ended. A divorce decree or death certificate may be required. The clerks at the Maui office can advise you on specifics if you call ahead.
Hawaii has no waiting period. You can marry on the same day you receive the license. No residency requirement applies. Couples from anywhere in the world may apply for a Hawaii marriage license. No blood test is needed. The legal age for marriage without parental consent is 18.
Maui-Specific Note: No Certificate Pickup Available
This is important for Maui applicants. Certified copies of marriage certificates are not available for in-person pickup at the Maui District Health Office. All certificate orders for Maui must be processed by mail. You can order online through the DOH vital records system and the certificate will be mailed to you. There is no option to walk in and receive a copy same-day on Maui.
The cost for certified copies is $10 for the first one and $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Online orders carry a $2.50 portal fee. If you need your copies quickly, order them as soon as the marriage is registered. Processing times vary, so build in enough lead time before you need them for any legal purpose.
The DOH Vital Records office page has full details on mail-in ordering. The marriage licenses page covers the application process and links to the EMRS system. Both pages are kept current.
The Maui District Health Office vital records page includes contact information and specific details about what Maui applicants can expect, with the full resource at health.hawaii.gov/maui/vital-records.
This page is the most direct resource for Maui-specific procedures, including current office hours and email contact information.
Marriage Law in Hawaii
Hawaii marriage law falls under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 572. The statute covers eligibility, the license issuance process, officiants, and how records are maintained. It applies equally across all islands and counties in Hawaii.
The eligibility requirements for a valid marriage in Hawaii are spelled out in HRS Section 572-1. Reading this before you apply can help you understand whether any prior marriages or special circumstances might affect your application. The Maui office staff can answer procedural questions but cannot give legal advice.
Officiants must be legally qualified under Hawaii law. If you have a specific person in mind to perform your ceremony in Kahului, confirm their eligibility before you finalize plans. The DOH can tell you what categories of officials are authorized. The officiant is responsible for completing the license after the ceremony and sending it to the DOH for registration.
If you need help affording certified copies of vital records, Legal Aid Hawaii has an application for people who qualify for fee assistance.
Historical Kahului and Maui Marriage Records
Marriage records for Kahului and Maui County stretch back to 1842. Maui's written marriage records are among the oldest in Hawaii. The Hawaii State Archives holds vital statistics collections from Maui spanning well over a century. Researchers looking for older records from the Kahului area will find them in the Maui collections at the archives. The Hawaii State Archives is at 364 South King Street in Honolulu, open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The genealogy research guide explains the collections and how to access them.
The Maui County Courthouse also holds some locally relevant records. It's located at 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, with a phone number of (808) 244-2929. The courthouse handles court-related records, not vital statistics directly, but it can be a resource for certain legal records tied to marriages such as divorce judgments.
For online historical research, Ulukau hosts Maui Island marriage indexes for two major periods: 1842 to 1910 and 1911 to 1929. These indexes are a strong starting point for anyone tracing Maui ancestry or looking for older marriage records without traveling to Honolulu. Ulukau is free to access and doesn't require an account.
The Hawaii Digital Archives holds additional scanned historical materials, some tied to Maui vital records. The online collection continues to expand as more documents are digitized.
The DOH birth and marriage certificates page explains what types of records are available and who can order them, with full details at health.hawaii.gov.
This page is useful if you're unsure whether to contact the DOH or the State Archives for the records you need.
Searching Maui Marriage Records Online
The main online tools for searching Hawaii marriage records are the DOH vital records ordering system and the Ulukau historical indexes. For records from 1909 onward, the DOH system is your first stop. For anything before that, Ulukau's Maui indexes are the most accessible resource. The two tools cover different eras and work together well.
For genealogy research specifically, the State Archives genealogy guide explains how to request records in person or by mail from the Honolulu archives. If you are researching Maui family history and need documents that predate the DOH system, the archives are the right place to go.
The DOH Vital Records page lists all the ways to request records and all the fees that apply. Check it before you submit any request to make sure you're using the current forms and payment amounts.
Nearby Cities on Maui
Wailuku and Kihei are the communities closest to Kahului that also have marriage license pages on this site. All Maui couples use the same Wailuku office regardless of which Maui town they live in.