(a) Recordkeeping. Every person authorized to solemnize marriage shall make and preserve a record of every marriage by the person solemnized, comprising the names of the parties married, their place of residence, and the date of their marriage.
Every person authorized to solemnize marriage, who neglects to keep a record of any marriage by the person solemnized shall be fined $50.
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 572-13
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
Upon request, the department of health shall furnish to any applicant additional certified copies of the certificate of marriage or any part thereof.
Except for any certificate of marriage replaced, sealed, and filed pursuant to section 338- , copies of the contents of any certificate on file with, and certified by, the department shall be considered the same as the original for all purposes .
The department may prescribe reasonable fees, if any, to be paid for certified copies of certificates.
