Getting a license is a two-step process. 1) You'll first fill out the marriage license application online by going to this link:https://emrs.ehawaii.gov/emrs/public/home.htmlNote that if you cannot or don't have time to do so, this MAY be done in person (see step 2). *When filling in the form, note that you do NOT need to fill in your wedding date (if you do, you must be married within 30 days of application; if you leave it blank, the license is good for up to one year), nor even the officiant information (although, if I am your officiant, you can search by my name, Rebecca Ann Ringler, or by my license number, 2025-39964), nor even the location, if you are unsure. I can fill in all of that after the service.2) I will then help you make an appointment with a Marriage License Agent when it is about a month or less until your wedding. Note that you must appear in person, as a couple, to get your marriage license, even if you have applied online already. Here is what you need to send me: *If you are on another Hawaiian Island prior to coming to the Big Island, or you will be in Hilo prior to coming to the Kona side, you may choose a marriage license agent there and get it done then if you desire. Here is a link to the list of alternate Marriage License Agents in the State of Hawaii: https://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/marriage-licenses/license-agents/
1. Please send me a screenshot of the confirmation you received after you fill out and pay for the marriage license application. If you forget to do so, please send a screenshot of your email receipt from the State or just send me the Authorization Code which will appear in that email they send you.
2. Please send me photos or scans (photo side only) of your photo IDs (Driver's Licenses or Passports if in the US, or Passports if coming from outside the U.S.)
3. Please let me know what date you fly into Kona and at about what time you arrive (unless you are already here).
4. I will then email the marriage license agent with that information and CC you to help you set the appointment.
NOTE: Unless you have been divorced fewer than 30 days prior to your wedding day (in which case, you will need to bring your divorce decree), the only things you will need to bring with you to your marriage license appointment are a valid legal photo ID (driver's license, passport, military ID) and $5 - $25 in cash (the marriage license agent will tell you the amount), which you will give to the marriage license agent at your appointment (yes, a funny Hawaiian law). There is no need (other than the circumstance at the start of this paragraph) to bring divorce decrees or death certificates to your appointment.And... That's it! You'll bring your copies with you to the service, to be signed after the service is concluded. I will then file it online, and you will be officially married! Your marriage certificate will be delivered to you within 2-10 weeks after your wedding is completed. The amount of time will depend on how busy it is at the State office, holidays, and whether you live out of country.
