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

 * 1826–1850 The Islands started keeping records, they are few in number
 * 1851–1895 There are sparse records from all islands
 * 1896–1929 There are two types of marriage records, some in Hawaiian and some in English
 * 1930 to the present the marriage records are more complete
 * 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 1826
 * 1826 to 1929
 * 1930 to 1949
 * 1950 to Present
 * Marriage year unknown


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Marriages Before 1826

 * Before 1826, it will be difficult to locate marriage records.
 * Many family records will be passed down by oral history.



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Marriages 1826 to 1929

 * These records are sparse.
 * They are gathered together now, but were kept by island.
 * Hawaii State Archives have the records

STEP TWO: Find Marriage Information
With the exact date of death from one of the indexes you may look at films from the Family History Library, order the certificates from Hawaii's Department of Health, or contact Hawaii State Archives.

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Marriages 1930 to 1949
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.

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Marriages 1950 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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