Find Kihei Marriage Records
Kihei marriage records are filed through the Hawaii Department of Health, the agency that issues licenses and keeps certified copies for all marriages on Maui. Kihei sits on Maui's southwest coast in Maui County and is a popular place to hold a ceremony. Several DOH-authorized agents serve this area. This page covers the agents available in Kihei, what you need before your appointment, how to order a certified copy, and where to look for older historical marriage records tied to this part of Maui.
Kihei Overview
Kihei Marriage License Agents
Private marriage license agents are the only way to get a license in Kihei. The Hawaii Department of Health does not have a walk-in counter in Kihei or anywhere else on Maui for this purpose. You contact an authorized agent, set an appointment, and both partners show up together. The agent checks your documents, confirms your online application, and issues the license that day if everything is in order.
Two agents serve the Kihei area. Kimithi Hoang can be reached at (808) 250-2670 and works by appointment. Connie McAboy is also available and handles contact by email. To find Connie's current email contact and confirm both agents are still active, check the full Hawaii DOH marriage license agent list for Maui. Agents are sometimes added or removed from that directory, so always pull the current version before you reach out. For general questions about the process, contact the Maui District Health Office at (808) 984-8210 or email doh.marriage@doh.hawaii.gov.
The image below is from the Hawaii DOH authorized agent directory, the official source for verified agent contact details across all islands, including south Maui.
Appointments fill up quickly in Kihei, especially during peak wedding season. Contact agents well in advance of your planned ceremony date to make sure you get a slot that works.
| Agent | Contact |
|---|---|
| Kimithi Hoang | (808) 250-2670 |
| Connie McAboy | Email (see DOH directory) |
Note: All agents work by appointment only; walk-ins are not accepted for marriage license issuance.
Getting a License in Kihei
The online application at emrs.ehawaii.gov is the first step. Both people fill it out together and submit before contacting any agent. Once submitted, you get a confirmation number that you bring to your appointment. The agent uses that number to pull up your application in the DOH system. You cannot do the application at the agent meeting itself. It must be done ahead of time.
Both parties must be present at the same appointment. Each person needs a valid government-issued photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, or passport all work. If either person was previously married, bring documentation showing how that marriage ended. Depending on the situation, that could be a certified copy of the divorce decree, a court annulment order, or a death certificate. The agent looks over all of it before issuing the license.
There is no waiting period after getting your license. You can hold your ceremony the same day if you want. The license is valid for 30 days and must be used for a ceremony in Hawaii within that window. The minimum age to marry in Hawaii is 18. If either applicant is under 19, a birth certificate is required at the appointment. After the ceremony, the officiant signs and returns the license to the DOH to complete the registration.
Note: The license fee is $65 total, made up of a $60 base fee and a $5 online portal fee; fees are non-refundable once submitted.
Kihei Marriage Certificate Copies
After a Kihei marriage is registered, the record is kept by the Hawaii Department of Health. There is no local Kihei office that handles certified copy requests. All requests go through the DOH, whether online, by mail, or in person at the Honolulu office. There is also no pickup service on Maui. Certificates ordered by residents of Kihei or anywhere else on Maui must be mailed to the requester. Pickup for in-person orders is only available at the Honolulu office on Oahu.
The screenshot below comes from the Maui District Health Office vital records page, which explains how record requests work for south Maui residents and where to direct those requests.
Online orders through vitrec.ehawaii.gov are the most common method. The portal is available around the clock. Each certified copy is $10, with a $4 transaction fee and a $2.50 portal fee on top. Pay by credit or debit card. Allow about 14 business days for the Maui DOH to process the request before your copy is mailed out.
For mail-in requests, send a written request that includes both parties' names, the date of marriage, and your mailing address. Payment must be a cashier's check, certified check, or money order payable to the Hawaii State Department of Health. Send to: P.O. Box 3378, Honolulu, HI 96801. In-person orders can be made at 1250 Punchbowl St., Room 103, Honolulu, HI 96813, but again, pickup is only available at that Oahu location.
Maui DOH and Local Resources
The Maui District Health Office handles general inquiries about marriage licenses and record requests for Kihei and all of Maui County. It is located in Wailuku, which is north of Kihei. The office can answer process questions, but it does not issue certified copies directly. For that, you use the state DOH ordering system.
| Maui DOH Address | State Office Building 54 South High St., Room 301 Wailuku, HI 96793 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (808) 984-8210 |
| doh.marriage@doh.hawaii.gov | |
| Online Orders | vitrec.ehawaii.gov |
| Mail Address | P.O. Box 3378, Honolulu, HI 96801 |
The Maui Family History Center at (808) 877-0586 serves south Maui residents who are doing genealogical research. It has free access to databases that include Hawaii vital records not available through standard public tools.
The image below is from Hitched in Maui, a resource used by many couples planning ceremonies on the south Maui coast. It provides a practical walkthrough of the license process from the applicant's perspective.
While third-party wedding resources like Hitched in Maui are helpful for planning, always confirm current fees, agent availability, and processing times directly with the DOH before your ceremony date.
Hawaii Marriage Records and the Law
Access to certified marriage records in Hawaii is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 338-18. Marriage certificates are not public records that anyone can request. The law limits access to persons named on the record, immediate family members, legal representatives, and others who can show a direct and tangible interest. The DOH reviews each request and can deny it if the requester does not meet those criteria.
When you submit a request online or by mail, you sign a declaration stating you are an eligible person. Providing false information on a vital records request is a criminal offense. This applies whether you are the named individual, a family member, or a legal agent acting on someone's behalf. The DOH takes this seriously and will not release records without proper verification.
Kihei marriage records are not indexed in any public search database. You must know both parties' names and have a general idea of the date of the marriage to make a successful request. Index-based searching is not available for Hawaii marriage records through the DOH.
Historical Maui Marriage Records
For older Maui records, researchers should look beyond the DOH system. Maui marriage records from 1842 through 1929 are preserved at the Hawaii State Archives. Some of this collection has been digitized through the Hawaii Digital Archives. Second Circuit Court records covering Maui from 1905 through 1949 are also available through the DOH for those doing historical research on marriages from that period.
The Maui Family History Center at (808) 877-0586 is the closest genealogy research center for Kihei residents. It provides access to LDS genealogy databases with Hawaii vital records. For a broader online guide to Hawaii historical vital records, the University of Hawaii library maintains a research guide at guides.library.manoa.hawaii.edu that points researchers toward primary sources and archives for all islands, including Maui.
Maui County Marriage Records
Kihei is in Maui County, and all marriage licenses and certificates issued here are part of the Maui County record system administered by the Hawaii DOH. For a full overview of how marriage records work across Maui County, including district offices and resources for the entire island, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These Maui communities are near Kihei and use the same DOH system for marriage licenses and record requests.