Maui County Marriage License Records

Maui County covers four islands: Maui, Lanai, Molokai (except the Kalaupapa Peninsula), and Kahoolawe. All marriage licenses for weddings on any of these islands are issued by the Maui District Health Office in Wailuku. The process begins online with a state application, followed by an in-person appointment to get the physical license. This page explains how to apply, where to go, how to order a certified copy of your marriage certificate, and how to search Maui County marriage records going back to the 1840s.

Maui County Marriage License Office Locations

The primary Maui District Health Office is in Wailuku at the State Office Building, 54 South High Street, Room 301, Wailuku, HI 96793. Call (808) 984-8210 or email DOH.MauiVR@doh.hawaii.gov for questions about marriage license appointments or vital records. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 pm. If you need help with replacement records and cannot reach the main number, the Vital Records Hotline is (808) 984-2400 ext. 6-4602 and covers the same hours.

Lanai residents can contact the DOH office there by writing to State DOH, P.O. Box 630763, Lanai City, Hawaii 96763. Molokai residents should reach out to State DOH, P.O. Box 2007, Kaunakakai, Hawaii 96748, or call (808) 553-3208. These satellite offices serve residents who cannot easily travel to Wailuku for their appointment. The Maui County Courthouse, at 2145 Main St, Wailuku, HI 96793 and reached at (808) 244-2929, handles court-related marriage records such as those tied to dissolution or legal name change proceedings.

The screenshot below is from the Maui District Health Office vital records page at health.hawaii.gov/maui/vital-records/.

The page includes current contact information, pickup policies, and a link to the online ordering portal.

Applying for a Marriage License in Maui County

Start your application at emrs.ehawaii.gov. Both parties need to complete the online form before scheduling a time to visit the Wailuku office, or whichever satellite location is closest to where you live. The application asks for full legal names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and a few other identifying details. When the form is done, the system generates a Locator ID. Save that number. You will need it at your appointment.

At the appointment, both people getting married must appear in person. Bring valid photo ID such as a passport, state driver's license, or state ID card. The license fee is paid at the time you pick it up. Once issued, you have 30 days to hold your ceremony. If the date passes, you would need to apply again and pay again. After the ceremony, the officiant is responsible for submitting the completed marriage record to the State DOH within three business days.

Maui, Lanai, and Molokai are all under Maui County for marriage registration. If your ceremony takes place on any of those islands, the county recorded on the license will be Maui County. Kahoolawe is also under Maui County but is a restricted access island managed by the state and does not have a civilian population.

Ordering Maui County Marriage Certificate Copies

Certified copies of Maui County marriage certificates are ordered online through vitrec.ehawaii.gov. The first copy is $10 and additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $4 each. There is a $2.50 portal fee per transaction. Because Maui does not offer in-person pickup, all orders are delivered by mail. Plan for processing time before your copies arrive.

Certified copies carry the official state seal and are accepted as legal proof of marriage by the Social Security Administration, Hawaii DMV, U.S. passport agencies, insurance companies, and most financial institutions. If you need the certificate quickly for a legal deadline, contact the Wailuku office directly at (808) 984-8210 to ask about current processing times.

Wildfire victims from the 2023 Lahaina fires may be eligible for a fee waiver on their first copy. To qualify, you need to present a FEMA disaster assistance ID number and/or a Lahaina residential address. A close relative can order on behalf of someone who cannot do so themselves, provided they show a government-issued ID. For more on the replacement record program, see the page at mauinuistrong.info.

Legal Aid Hawaii also provides a fillable application form for certified copies of vital records at legalaidhawaii.org. This form is useful if you are working with an attorney or legal aid organization on a matter that requires a marriage certificate.

Historical Maui County Marriage Records

Maui County marriage records go back to 1842, making them among the oldest continuous vital records in Hawaii. Several platforms offer free access to digitized indexes and some original documents. Ulukau at ulukau.org hosts Maui Island marriage indexes for 1842 to 1910 and 1911 to 1929. These name indexes are a useful first step when searching for an ancestor who married on Maui, Lanai, or Molokai during that era.

FamilySearch maintains a detailed resource guide for Maui County genealogy at familysearch.org/en/wiki/Maui_County,_Hawaii_Genealogy. The collections linked there include Hawaii Marriages 1826-1922 and 1826-1954, Marriage Certificates and Indexes from 1841 to 1944, and Board of Health indexes covering 1909 to 1989. The FamilySearch wiki also notes which collections are fully digitized and which still require ordering a microfilm or visiting a Family History Center.

The Hawaii State Archives Vital Statistics Collection covers Maui records within its statewide holdings. For genealogy requests that go beyond what is available online, you can write to the State DOH, Office of Health Status Monitoring, P.O. Box 3378, Honolulu, HI 96801. Include a description of the project, the names you are researching, the type of record you need, and the approximate date range.

Maui County was established on April 22, 1903. Records created before that date fall under the Kingdom of Hawaii or Republic of Hawaii record systems but are still accessible through the same archives and online indexes.

Marriage License Laws and Requirements

Hawaii marriage law is set out in HRS Chapter 572. Both applicants must be at least 16 years old. Parental consent is needed if either person is under 18. There is no waiting period. The ceremony can take place the same day the license is picked up. The license expires 30 days after issuance.

Neither a blood test nor a health certificate is required in Hawaii. Both parties must be unmarried at the time of application. Marriages between close relatives by blood or adoption are not permitted under state law. Eligible officiants include judges, ministers, and any person with a valid registration issued by the state DOH.

Beginning February 1, 2026, the Maui DOH office will no longer maintain divorce records. Anyone who needs a copy of a divorce record after that date must request it directly from the court where the divorce was filed. For marriage records, the DOH remains the authoritative source.

Cities in Maui County

The following cities in Maui County have their own marriage license pages.

Other Hawaii Counties

Hawaii has five counties. Select another county to find local marriage license offices and records.