Instant certificate. Valid for life. Legally recognized in Hawaii.
Get Ordained NowScenic settings for a ceremony: ʻAliomanu Beach, ʻĀwini Falls & Halaliʻi Lake
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2023 Population Estimates, ACS 5-year estimates & 2020 Census. Wedding estimate: population × Hawaii's 2023 CDC marriage rate. Places: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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Plan aheadno waiting period — marry the same day you get the license · 2 witnesses must sign
Online ordination accepted
Registration required
Documents typically requested:
Hawaii requires all officiants to register with the Department of Health before performing marriages. Registration fees apply.
Hawaii allows ordained ministers to perform marriages but requires registration with the Department of Health.
Hawaii Rev. Stat. § 572-12Kauai County Clerk's Office
4444 Rice St, Suite 206, Lihue, HI 96766
Get directions →Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Get ordained online through the Church of Pride for $20. Your ordination is instant, valid for life, and recognized under First Amendment protections. Confirm local requirements with the Kauai County County clerk before officiating.
Confirm Requirements
Call (808) 241-3498 and confirm that Kauai County accepts your online ordination. Ask about any documents you’ll need to present.
Prepare Your Documents
Have your ordination certificate, photo id, license application ready for the ceremony and to present to the clerk if asked.
Perform the Ceremony
Officiate the wedding ceremony. Make sure both parties and any required witnesses sign the marriage license. Keep the tone personal and celebratory — this is their day.
Return the License
Return the signed marriage license before the deadline — confirm timing with the clerk’s office. This is a critical step — the marriage isn’t official until the license is filed.
Yes — Kauai County accepts online ordination for wedding officiants. Hawaii requires all officiants to register with the Department of Health before performing marriages. Registration fees apply.
Yes. Register with the county clerk. Bring: Ordination certificate, Photo ID, License application.
2 witnesses must sign the marriage license.
Kauai County Clerk's Office — 4444 Rice St, Suite 206, Lihue, HI 96766 — phone (808) 241-3498 — hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Get ordained with the Church of Pride. $20, instant certificate, valid for life.
Get Ordained — $20Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage laws change frequently and can vary by county. Always verify current requirements with the local county clerk's office before officiating any ceremony. Information was last reviewed 2026-02-20.