Congratulations, you have decided to say I do in the beautiful state of Hawaii! The Hawaiian Islands are one of the world’s top destination wedding locations. As you start to check wedding vendors off the list in the planning process you may decide you would like to have a family member or close friend officiate your wedding. This is a beautiful way to have a unique, personalized ceremony as well as incorporate a special someone into your wedding ceremony. The next step is for them to get ordained and become a registered officiant in the State of Hawaii.

One can become ordained in a variety of ways. Our top recommendation is to use the Universal Life Church. This is an easy way to become ordained online for free! Just follow this LINK to their website, fill in some basic information and you can become ordained instantly!

The next step is extremely important. You must have your ordained friend or family member become a licensed registered officiant in the state of Hawaii prior to the marriage for it to be legally binding. Licenses are issued through the State of Hawaii Health Department and can be done through the state website at this LINK for a cost of $65.

Once this is completed your special person will officially be legally authorized to perform your wedding ceremony! Now, when you go to apply for your marriage license online, you will see their name in the system and can list them as your officiant for your special day!

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