Maui County Marriage Records

Maui County marriage records are kept by the Hawaii Department of Health and go back to 1842 in some cases. You can search for a marriage certificate, request a certified copy, or apply for a new license through the state's online portal. The Maui District Health Office handles vital records for the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe. One important detail: the Maui office does not offer in-person pickup for marriage certificates. All orders must be placed online and are either mailed or picked up on Oahu. This guide covers how to find and get Maui County marriage records, the license process, fees, and historical sources.

Maui County Vital Records Office

The Maui District Health Office handles marriage record requests for Maui County. The office is located in Wailuku at the State Office Building. Staff can help with questions about how to order records or what documents you need to bring. You can reach them by phone at (808) 984-8210 or by email at doh.marriage@doh.hawaii.gov during regular business hours.

Hours run Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. One thing to know upfront: unlike some other Hawaii district health offices, the Maui location does not issue marriage certificates in person. You must place your order online at vitrec.ehawaii.gov and wait for it to be processed. Once your order is ready, it will be mailed to you or you can pick it up on Oahu at the central Office of Health Status Monitoring. The processing time is about 14 business days after your order is submitted through the portal.

If you have general questions about the Maui office, visit the district health office page at health.hawaii.gov/maui. For vital records questions specifically, go to health.hawaii.gov/maui/vital-records.

The screenshot below shows the Hawaii DOH vital records online ordering portal, which is where you place all Maui County marriage certificate requests.

The portal at vitrec.ehawaii.gov lets you order certified copies, track your order status, and pay the required fees without visiting any office in person.

Getting Maui Marriage Certificates

To get a certified copy of a Maui County marriage certificate, you must order through the state's online portal. Go to vitrec.ehawaii.gov and follow the steps to create an account and submit your request. You will need to provide the full names of both spouses, the approximate date of the marriage, and your reason for requesting the record. The system will ask you to verify your identity and pay the fee online.

Under Hawaii law, access to vital records is restricted. Hawaii Revised Statutes HRS section 338-18 requires that you have a direct and tangible interest in the record. This generally means you are one of the people named in the record, a parent or legal guardian, an authorized legal representative, or someone with a court order. Records that are 75 years old or older are open to the public with no restriction.

The fee for a certified marriage certificate is $10 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. There is also a $2.50 portal fee added to online orders. All fees are non-refundable, even if the record is not found. Allow up to 14 business days from the time your order is placed for the Maui office to process it.

Note: The Maui District Health Office does not accept in-person record requests. You must order online first before any pickup or mailing can occur.

Maui County Marriage License Info

If you want to get married in Maui County, you need a state marriage license first. Hawaii does not require residency. You don't need a blood test, and there is no waiting period after you get the license. The license costs $65 total, which includes a $60 application fee and a $5 online portal processing fee. Once issued, the license is good for 30 days and can be used anywhere in Hawaii, not just on Maui.

You do not go to a courthouse or government office to get a Maui marriage license. Hawaii uses a network of licensed marriage agents who work by appointment. These are private individuals who are authorized by the state to issue licenses. You must meet with a marriage agent in person. Both parties do not need to be present together in all cases, but you should confirm with the specific agent when you book your appointment.

The screenshot below shows the full list of licensed marriage agents in Hawaii, including those who serve Maui County. You can contact an agent directly to schedule an appointment.

Marriage agents on Maui serve specific areas across the island. Contact the agent nearest your location or venue when scheduling.

If you were previously married, you will need to show proof that the prior marriage ended if it ended less than 30 days before your new application. Bring a divorce decree or a death certificate. People under 19 must bring a birth certificate. The legal age to marry in Hawaii without parental consent is 18. You can learn more about the process at hitchedinmaui.com/marriage-license-info, which has a helpful summary of local requirements.

Maui Marriage License Agents

Maui has marriage license agents in several communities. All agents work by appointment only, Monday through Friday. Contact them directly to schedule. The state maintains the official and current list at health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords.

Agents currently serving Maui County include Sherilynn Takushi in Kahului, who prefers contact by text at (808) 276-6919 and also runs hawaiimarriagelicenseinfo.com. In Kihei, Kimithi Hoang can be reached at (808) 250-2670. Lahaina is served by Yesenia Esquivel at (808) 667-4430. In Wailea, Tammie Sugimoto Castro handles appointments at (808) 874-8000. Wailuku is served by Ashley Smith at (808) 283-9319. These agents are licensed by the state and their contact info may change, so always confirm through the official DOH website before booking.

The screenshot below is from hitchedinmaui.com, a resource that pulls together marriage license details specific to Maui County for couples planning to wed on the island.

Maui is one of the most popular wedding destinations in Hawaii, and the island's marriage agents are familiar with destination weddings and the associated paperwork. Call early to lock in your preferred date.

Historical Maui Marriage Records

Maui County was created in 1905. Its county seat is Wailuku. The county includes the main island of Maui along with Molokai (except Kalawao County), Lanai, and Kahoolawe. Marriage records from before county government was established are part of the territorial and kingdom-era records held by the state. Hawaii DOH maintains marriage records dating back to 1842 for the Maui Island area, which is among the oldest surviving vital records in the state.

The State Archives holds Maui Island marriage indexes covering two distinct periods: 1842 to 1910 and 1911 to 1929. Records for Molokai Island, which is part of Maui County, are included and run from 1850 to 1929. Second Circuit Court marriage records from 1905 to 1949 are also available through the DOH. These older records are often available on microfilm and through genealogy databases. The Hawaii Digital Archives at digitalarchives.hawaii.gov has scanned documents that include some historical marriage data from these periods.

For genealogy research on Maui County marriages, FamilySearch offers a wiki page at familysearch.org with guidance on what records exist and where to find them. The University of Hawaii library also maintains a research guide at guides.library.manoa.hawaii.edu for Hawaii vital records. The Maui Family History Center in Kahului can assist with research and can be reached at (808) 877-0586. The Kahului library also holds birth record indexes from 1896 to 1909, which can help piece together family history connected to early Maui marriages.

Note: For records 75 years old or older, no proof of interest is required under HRS section 338-18. These records are open to the public.

Cities in Maui County

Maui County includes communities across several islands. The largest city on Maui is Kahului, which is also home to the main airport. Kihei is a large residential and resort community on the southwest coast. Wailuku, the county seat, sits just inland from Kahului.

Other communities in Maui County include Lahaina, Kula, Haiku, Paia, Makawao, and areas on Molokai and Lanai. All marriage records for these communities are handled through the Maui District Health Office or the state DOH portal.

Nearby Counties

Maui County is one of four counties in Hawaii. The other counties each have their own district health offices and marriage license agents. If you are unsure which county covers your area, check with the state DOH.