Marriage records in Kauai County, Hawaii, are available through several channels. KauaiCourt.us helps quickly find public information about marriage records in this county. In addition, certified copies can be ordered through the Hawaii State Department of Health — Vital Records office, as well as in person at the local district office in Kauai or by mail.
Kauai Marriage Records Search
In the state of Hawaii, marriage records are maintained not by the county clerk but by a centralized office — the State Department of Health, Office of Health Status Monitoring. This office keeps marriage certificates, issued marriage licenses, and civil union records for all islands, including Kauai. The collection covers records starting from 1842.
The Kauai District Health Office operates on the island of Kauai, serving local residents with civil status matters.
For genealogical research and searching historical records up to 1910, the Hawaii State Archives may be useful. Records after this period are exclusively kept at the Department of Health.
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Kauai
Fees for copies of marriage records are established by Section 338-14.5 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS §338-14.5). Current rates are listed below:
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage certificate | $10.00 |
| Each additional copy (in one order) | $4.00 |
| Record search (included in the cost of the first copy) | — |
| Expedited processing (additional) | Depends on the chosen delivery method |
Payment is accepted by money order or check payable to "State Department of Health." Processing time for mail requests is four to six weeks. In-person requests usually allow obtaining a copy on the same day if the record is available.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Kauai
Certified copies of marriage certificates can be ordered in several ways.
Online
The state of Hawaii offers online ordering through the official portal Hawaii.gov. On the portal, you need to:
- Select the "Vital Records" service in the Department of Health section.
- Complete the application specifying the names of the spouses, date, and place of marriage registration.
- Upload a copy of the applicant's ID.
- Pay the fee with a credit or debit card.
Only individuals named in the record, their immediate family members, or authorized representatives have the right to obtain a certified copy according to HRS §338-18.
In Person
Residents of Kauai can contact the district health office directly:
A valid photo ID is required. No prior appointment is necessary — the office accepts walk-ins during business hours.
By Mail
To order a copy by mail, send the following to the main Vital Records office in Honolulu:
- A completed Request for Certified Copy of Marriage Record form, which can be downloaded from the Department of Health website.
- A money order or check for $10.00 for the first copy (plus $4.00 for each additional).
- A photocopy of a photo ID.
- A self-addressed stamped envelope (optional, but speeds up delivery).
Mail requests take approximately four to six weeks to process. If the record pertains to a marriage registered in Kauai, you can also call the local office at (808) 241-3498 to check the status of your request or inquire about the availability of the needed record.