As of January 1, 2011 Hawaii will allow Civil Unions between same sex partners.  What does this mean?   Those wishing to have a civil union will go through the same procedure as those desiring a wedding, which is to obtain a license application on line or in person, have it approved by a licensing agent in person, and then have an officiant conduct the ceremony,  sign the paper, and file the paperwork.  To obtain the license visit http://hawaii.gov/health/vital-records/vital-records/civilunion/index.html

If you have a domestic partnership, officially known as a reciprocal beneficial relationship, you need to dissolve the partnership.  http://hawaii.gov/health/vital-records/vital-records/health/vital-records/vital-records/reciprocal/index.html

To apply for a marriage license go to http://hawaii.gov/health/vital-records/vital-records/marriage/index.html