How to Find Hawaii Marriage Records

How To Find U.S. Marriage Records How To Find Hawaii Marriage Records

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Hawaii has a very long history. Many of the records are from oral stories. The islands became combined kingdom between 1782 and 1810. During the reign of the kings and queens some marriage records were recorded. The kingdom was abolished and the Republic of Hawaii was formed in 1894. In 1898, Hawaii became a territory of the United States, then was admitted as a state in 1960.

Finding Hawaii Marriage Records

 * 1821 Hawaii laws required counties to record marriages
 * 1881, the county clerk began to record marriage
 * Marriages occurring within 75 years are restricted to individuals who have a direct and tangible interest in the records

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Next Step: When did the marriage occur?

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 * Marriage Records
 * Choose a time period:
 * Before 1821
 * 1821 to 1881
 * 1881 to 1948
 * 1948 to Present
 * Marriage year unknown


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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records

Marriages Before 1821

 * Before 1821, no marriages were recorded by the state
 * 18-- to 18-- very few records exist

If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for marriage information in other records.



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Marriages 1821 to 1881
Marriage Records on Microfilm Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use theFamily History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.


 * Search the FHLC by county.
 * Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
 * For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1881 to 1948
Marriage Records on Microfilm Some county marriage records may be available on microfilm at your local Family Search Center. If you know the approximate date and county where the marriage took place, use theFamily History Library Catalog (FHLC) to see what is available.


 * Search the FHLC by county.
 * Select the topic Vital Records. Look for records authored by the county clerk.
 * For a small fee, order the microfilm to view at a local Family Search Center.

Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Marriages 1948 to Present
Marriage licenses may be found in the county records where the marriage occurred.

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information


 * Copies may be ordered from the county clerk.


 * Copies may be ordered from the Hawaii Department of Public Health.

Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information. Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

Wiki Articles

 * Hawaii
 * Hawaii Online Genealogical Records
 * Hawaii Vital Records
 * How to Find United States Marriage Records

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