Love Me Two Times Planning a vow renewal ceremony in Hawaii? Break out the champagne, because saying "I do" part two is a piece of cake. Since a renewal ceremony is not legally binding, there's no required paperwork, no fee to pay (except to your officiant) and no list of requirements to meet. Just let your officiant know you're planning a vow renewal, and you can work out the details of the ceremony together. Hana hou! (encore!)

• Proof of divorce or death of a former spouse is not required, but applicants should be prepared to provide the date and location of the divorce or death on the marriage license application.

• Cousins may marry, but a blood relationship between the prospective bride and bridegroom cannot be closer than first cousins. For example, uncle/niece, half-brother/sister may not marry.

• Blood tests are not required.

• The fee for a marriage license is $50, payable in cash at the time you file your application. You will be issued a license on the spot if you meet all the requirements. If you don't use the license within 30 days of its issuance, it becomes null and void. The license must be used in the state of Hawai'i.


Doing the Paperwork
You can download a marriage license application from the State Department of Health, or pick up an application at a state marriage license office. However, both parties to the marriage must appear IN PERSON to file the application. Proxies are not allowed, and you may not mail in the application.

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Marriage Certificates
When your marriage ceremony concludes, your officiant will file the paperwork necessary for you to receive a copy of your marriage certificate. It may take several weeks for your certificate to arrive in the mail. If in the future you need additional copies of your marriage certificate, the state of Hawai'i's Health & Human Services/Vital Records division offers specific instructions online.