• Requirements: The State of Hawaii does NOT require applicants to be a Hawaii State or US citizen, take a blood test or have a ceremony witness. However they DO require that applicants to:

  • Be 18 years or older

  • Have a government issued photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport etc.)

  • If applicable, have an original divorce or death decree if finalized within 30 days. After 30 days, a decree is not necessary.

• Apply for a Hawaii State marriage license online within one year of marriage date. For the question “Name of Performer” you may leave that blank.

  • There is a $65 processing fee paid directly to the State of Hawaii.

  • Once your application is submitted you will receive an 8 digit authorization code that should be saved.

• Pick up your marriage license from the Hawaii State Department of Health during business hours: 8am to 4 pm weekdays and closed on weekends and State and Federal holidays. The State of Hawaii requires you to be physically present in order for a state appointed agent to review your application and verify your identity.

  • Please bring government issued IDs and applicable paperwork stated above.

  • The temporary license issued is only valid in the State of Hawaii and expires thirty days after the date of issuance. You need to complete your ceremony within those 30 days to finalize your marriage.

  • If you are unable to make or schedule your appointment. You can meet with a licensed agent outside of the Department of Health. Hoku Pacific Officiants can guide you in finding an agent to help you process your marriage license.

• After your ceremony, your officiant will file the legal documentation and finalize your marriage certificate application on your behalf.

• The state will mail your marriage certificate document to the forwarding address you listed on the application within 4 to 6 weeks.

Yes! Please contact us about your specific idea and we will be happy to accommodate your request.

You may contact us with your proposed date and time; we will then check for availability. Please keep in mind that on the weekends locals utilize beaches, parks and venues, therefore it is best to avoid those dates if at all possible. Oahu also hosts parades and block parties throughout the year, which results in lengthy road closure leading to high amounts of traffic. Here is the schedule for parades and road closures, please plan your ceremony time and place with these elements in mind.

Date requests are solidified into a reservation only when a deposit is received by Hoku Pacific Officiants.

Hawaii has beautiful weather year round. Due to the State’s tropical climate, the sun is almost always shinning. In Summer, the days are longer with earlier sunrises and later sunsets. In Winter, the days are shorter but the weather is cooler. The average Hawaii temperature stays between 70-90 degrees and the trade winds give the islands a consistent cool breeze.

Definitely! Most clients prefer a phone or zoom appointment, however if you prefer an in person meeting we can schedule a time to make sure you are all set. A rehearsal ceremony can also be booked for an additional $300 (Oahu) and $400 (Kauai and Maui).

Sandy beach or Makapu’u Beach is ideal for sunrise ceremonies due to their eastern location on Oahu.

Magic Island is better suited for an epic sunset year round with many vantage points to capture that special moment. Please see the suggested ceremony locations here.

The ceremony itself lasts between 15-20 minutes with the rest of the time allotted for photos and videos. For each package, the total time from start to finish is a little over 60 minutes.

Yes, we do! Our officiants not only speak English, but also Spanish, Hawaiian, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese and Taiwanese.