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{{Block indent|'''Marriage Records''' }} | |||
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{{Block indent|*'''[[How to Find Hawaii Marriage Records#Marriages_Before_1826|Before 1826]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''[[How to Find Hawaii Marriage Records#Marriages_1826_to_1929|1826 to 1929]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''[[How to Find Hawaii Marriage Records#Marriages_1930_to_Present|1930 to Present]]''' }} | |||
{{Block indent|*'''[[How to Estimate United States Marriage Information|Marriage year unknown]]'''}} | |||
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*Many family records have been passed down through oral family history. | *Many family records have been passed down through oral family history. | ||
*Some records are available at Findmypast.com: | *Some records are available at Findmypast.com: | ||
{{Block indent|1=*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=hawaii '''United States Marriages – Hawaii, 1803-1940'''] ($) index and some images|2=1}} | |||
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'''''Restrictions for persons who married within the last 75 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the marriage certificate for those who married within the last 75 years, you must be: | '''''Restrictions for persons who married within the last 75 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the marriage certificate for those who married within the last 75 years, you must be: | ||
{{Block indent|*The registrant (person whom the record is concerned with) }} | |||
{{Block indent|*The registrant's spouse }} | |||
{{Block indent|*The registrant's parents }} | |||
{{Block indent|*A descendant of the registrant, such as child or grandchild }} | |||
{{Block indent|*A person having a common ancestor with the registrant (sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle or cousin) }} | |||
{{Block indent|*A legal guardian of the registrant }} | |||
{{Block indent|*A person or agency acting on behalf of the registrant }} | |||
{{Block indent|*A personal representative of the registrant's estate }} | |||
{{Block indent|*A person whose right to obtain a copy of the record is established by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Adoptive parents who have filed a petition for adoption and need to determine the death of one or more of the prospective adopted child’s natural or legal parents }} | |||
{{Block indent|*A person who needs to determine the marital status of a former spouse in order to determine the payment of alimony }} | |||
{{Block indent|*A person who needs to determine the death of a non-related co-owner of property purchased under a joint tenancy agreement }} | |||
{{Block indent|*A person who needs a death certificate for the determination of payments under a credit insurance policy }} | |||
{{Block indent|'''NOTE:''' A copy of the marriage record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 75 years have passed from the date of the marriage.|2}} | |||
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== Wiki Articles == | == Wiki Articles == | ||
{{Block indent|*[[Hawaii Genealogy|Hawaii]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[Hawaii Online Genealogy Records|Hawaii Online Genealogical Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[Hawaii Vital Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Marriage Records|Learn more about U.S. marriage records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to find U.S. birth records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Marriage Records|How to find U.S. marriage records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[How to Find United States Death Records|How to find U.S. death records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States, How to Use Marriage Records|United States, How to Use Marriage Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]] }} | |||
{{Block indent|*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]]}} | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:30, 19 August 2025
Hawaii has a very long history and early marriage information was often passed down through oral family tradition. The islands became combined into one united kingdom between 1782 and 1810. During the reign of the kings and queens some marriage records were officially recorded. In 1894 the kingdom was abolished and the Republic of Hawaii was formed. Four years later Hawaii became a territory of the United States, and was admitted as a state in 1960.
Finding Hawaii Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
- 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[1]
| Tip: More marriage information is usually found on the marriage license application or the marriage register. Less information is found on the marriage certificate. |
Next Step: When did the marriage occur? [edit | edit source] |
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Learn more about U.S. Marriage Records
Marriages Before 1826[edit | edit source]
- Before 1826, it will be difficult to locate marriage records.
- Many family records have been passed down through oral family history.
- Some records are available at Findmypast.com:
| 1. Look first in | 2. Then search |
| History Church Records |
Cemetery Records Death Records |
Marriages 1826 to 1929[edit | edit source]
| ($) index and some images at Findmypast | ||||
| index at FamilySearch | ||||
| index & images at FamilySearch | ||||
| index & images at Ancestry ($) | ||||
| index at FamilySearch | ||||
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index & images at Ancestry ($) | ||||
| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |||
| No marriage record for your ancestor? | ||||
Finding Marriage Certificate or Record When it's Not Online[edit | edit source]
With the exact date of the marriage from one of the indexes you may:
- contact the Hawaii State Archives
- order the certificates from Hawaii State Department of Health
| Family History Microfilms for Hawaii Marriages | ||||
| Ordering "GS Film number" from Step Two FamilySearch. | Copy the "GS Film number" from the results screen and type the number into the box. Follow the directions on the page. $; minimal cost at FamilySearch Centers for rental fee. Free; at FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.
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| 1909–1925 - Marriage records at FamilySearch.org |
$; minimal cost at FamilySearch Centers for rental fee.
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| Contact Hawaii State Archives | ||||
| Hawaii State Archives | $; Use the Ulukau.org index. Write a letter sending the Book and page number along with the names, date, island and district if given.
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| Order Certificates from Hawaii Department of Health | ||||
| State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Vital Records | $; Use the Ulukau.org index. Write a letter sending the Book and page number along with the names, date, island and district if given.
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| Can't find your ancestor in the online index? | Tips for searching online indexes | |||
Marriages 1930 to Present[edit | edit source]
STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information
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STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate
If you know the name of the bride and groom and the date of the marriage you may obtain the certificate from the Hawaii State Department of Health.
See list of restrictions for ordering marriage records
| Tip: When ordering Hawaii marriage records: Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, as well as the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information. |
Restrictions for Obtaining Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
Restrictions for persons who married within the last 75 years:
To obtain a copy of the marriage certificate for those who married within the last 75 years, you must be:
Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Vital Records; "Who is Eligible to Apply for a Genealogy Request?"; http://health.hawaii.gov/vitalrecords/geneaology/
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