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HRS §572B-5

Civil Union License Requirements and Validity

A couple must meet the requirements and get a certified license before a civil union can happen. The license is only good for 30 days after it is issued, and after that it is void.

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The statute, as written — Applicants for civil union; license required; limitations

(a) No persons may be joined in a civil union in this State unless both partners have: (1) Met the requirements of section 572B-2; (2) Complied with section 572B-6 and, if applicable, section 572B-7; and (3) Been issued a license by an agent, which license shall bear the certification of the agent that the persons named therein have met the requirements of section 572B-2 and have complied with section 572B-6 and, if applicable, section 572B-7. (b) The license, when certified by the agent, is sufficient authority for any person authorized to perform a civil union solemnization in this State to join the persons in a civil union; provided that the solemnization is performed not more than thirty days after the date of issuance. The license shall become void thirty days after issuance.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§572B-2 Who can enter a civil union

§572B-6 Applying for a civil union license

§572B-7 Civil unions for people under a conservator or guardian

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