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Getting married in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park: the $150 permit
The National Park Service allows small weddings in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with a Special Use Permit. The application fee is $150 and is not refundable.
| Fee | $150 application fee, non-refundable, paid through Pay.gov with a permit number from the park's Commercial Services Office. |
|---|---|
| Size | The park says weddings should be planned as small private affairs, away from high visitor use areas. It publishes no number. |
| Public access | The area must stay open to the public. |
| Not allowed | Drones. Canopies, pop-up tents and tarps need written approval in advance. |
| How to apply | Email havo_commercial_services@nps.gov. Questions: (808) 985-6027. |
Locations the park lists for weddings
- Kūpinaʻi Pali
- Kīlauea Overlook
- Hilina Pali Overlook
- End of Chain of Craters Road
- Coastal areas accessed by Chain of Craters Road
- Kīpukapuaulu (Bird Park)
- Grassy area west of Kīlauea Visitor Center
- Mauna Loa Lookout
You still need a Hawaiʻi marriage licence and a licensed officiant.