Wailuku Marriage License Records
Wailuku is the county seat of Maui County and the home of the Maui District Health Office, which handles marriage license applications for residents and visitors across the island. If you plan to get married in Maui County, this is the office you need to visit in person to apply, and it is also the local source for certified copies of marriage records going back to 1842.
Wailuku Overview
Wailuku Marriage License Applications
Both people getting married must appear in person before a marriage license agent. You cannot send a representative or mail in an application. Hawaii has no residency requirement, so visitors planning a destination wedding on Maui can apply the same way residents do. There is no waiting period. Once issued, your license is valid for 30 days and good anywhere in the state.
The easiest way to start is through the Electronic Marriage Registration System (EMRS). You fill out the application online, pay the fee, and then both parties show up at the Maui District Health Office to complete the process. The online fee is $65, which includes a $60 base fee and a $5 portal charge. You can also apply in person at the office directly. Bring valid government-issued photo ID for each applicant. Applicants under 18 need additional court approval. Hawaii has no blood test requirement.
The license is valid statewide. You can get married on Maui, Oahu, Kauai, or any other island on a single Maui-issued license.
| Office | Maui District Health Office |
|---|---|
| Address | State Office Building, 54 South High St., Room 301, Wailuku, HI 96793 |
| Phone | (808) 984-8210 |
| DOH.MauiVR@doh.hawaii.gov | |
| Hours | Mon-Fri, 7:45am - 4:30pm |
| Fee (online) | $65 total ($60 + $5 portal fee) |
| Waiting Period | None |
| License Valid | 30 days, statewide |
Wailuku Marriage License Certified Copies
An important distinction on Maui: there is no walk-in pickup for certified copies. All copies must be mailed. This is different from the Honolulu office on Oahu, which allows pickup. Plan ahead if you need a certified copy for a name change, passport, or other legal purpose.
You can order certified copies online through the Hawaii Vital Records online portal. The cost is $10 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. A portal fee of $2.50 applies to online orders. Mail delivery typically takes 6 to 8 weeks. If you need the record sooner, plan to submit your request well in advance of any deadlines.
For questions about replacement records or to check on a pending order, call the Maui Vital Records Hotline at (808) 984-2400, extension 6-4602. That line is staffed Monday through Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm. You can also reach the main office at DOH.MauiVR@doh.hawaii.gov by email.
Only certain people can request a certified copy. Eligible requesters include the person named on the record, their spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, or a legal representative. You will need to show proof of your relationship when you submit the request.
Wailuku Marriage License Search and Verification
The Hawaii Department of Health Vital Records office maintains official marriage records for the state. Records are filed at the county level but managed centrally by DOH. If you need to confirm a marriage took place in Wailuku or anywhere in Maui County, a certified copy from DOH is the official verification document.
The Maui District Health Office website at health.hawaii.gov/maui/vital-records/ has local contact details and specific guidance for Maui applicants. The main marriage licenses page from DOH covers statewide requirements and links to the EMRS application portal.
The screenshot below shows the Maui District Health Office vital records page, which covers local procedures for marriage license applications and certified copies on Maui.
Source: Hawaii DOH Maui District Health Office
The Maui District Health Office at 54 South High Street in Wailuku processes all marriage license applications for Maui County in person.
Historical Maui Marriage Records
Wailuku has some of the oldest marriage records in the Hawaiian Islands. The county's marriage records date back to 1842, court records to 1849, and land records to 1848. These older records are not available from DOH and require a different search path.
The Ulukau Hawaiian Electronic Library has digitized indexes of Maui Island Marriages from 1842 to 1910 and a second set from 1911 to 1929. These are free to search online. The indexes give names, dates, and sometimes the names of performers or witnesses, which is helpful for genealogy research. They are not certified copies, but they point you to the original records.
For original records and deeper research, the Hawaii State Archives at 364 South King Street in Honolulu holds marriage records, court documents, and land records from across all islands. The archives are open Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Staff can assist with genealogy queries, or you can visit in person to search the indexes yourself. The Hawaii Digital Archives offers some records online as well.
The Maui County Courthouse at 2145 Main Street in Wailuku, phone 808-244-2929, also maintains court records that may be relevant to marriage-related legal matters such as annulments or name change orders.
The screenshot below shows the Hawaii State Archives genealogy guide, which covers how to research historical marriage records from Maui and other islands.
Source: Hawaii State Archives Genealogy Research Guide
The Hawaii State Archives genealogy guide explains how to access marriage records from Maui County dating back to the 1800s.
Hawaii Marriage Laws and Wailuku Requirements
Hawaii marriage law is governed by HRS Chapter 572. The law sets out who can marry, who can perform ceremonies, and how licenses are issued and recorded. Both parties must be at least 18 years old to marry without court approval. There is no blood test. There is no waiting period after the license is issued. The ceremony must take place within 30 days of issuance.
Performers who conduct marriage ceremonies in Hawaii must register with the state. On Maui, performer registration is handled at the State DOH office at 54 High Street in Wailuku, phone (808) 984-8210. Registered performers can conduct ceremonies anywhere in the state. If you are hiring a wedding officiant in Wailuku or anywhere on Maui, confirm they are registered with the Hawaii DOH before the ceremony.
Same-sex marriages have been legal in Hawaii since December 2013. All couples are processed the same way under state law. For legal questions about marriage or related proceedings, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii has resources that may help. The full text of the marriage statute is available at Justia's HRS Chapter 572 page.
Maui County Marriage Records
Wailuku is the county seat, and the Maui District Health Office serves the entire island of Maui as well as Molokai and Lanai. All marriage license applications and certified copy requests for Maui County go through this office.
Nearby Cities on Maui
Other cities on Maui where couples apply for marriage licenses through the Maui District Health Office: