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VOTING IN HAWAII

Voter Eligibility - Who Can Vote?​

Under federal law, if you move within 30 days of a presidential election, you are allowed to vote for President and Vice President in your former state of residence, either in person or by absentee ballot. Hawaii laws allow U.S. citizens to pre-register at age sixteen (16), but must be eighteen (18) years old by election day to vote.
  • Minimum Age To Vote: Be 18 years of age or older on Election Day
  • Minimum Age To Register To Vote: You can pre-register to vote at 16.

To register to vote in the State of Hawaii , an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Be A legal Resident of Hawaii,and
  • Incarcerated felons [HRS 831-2] and people adjudicated mentally incompetent are not allowed to vote

Ways To Register To Vote​

By Mail​

Please print & submit a complete application to your clerk office

In Person​

Visit the Office of Elections or your Clerk’s Office to submit an application in person. Paper Voter Registration Applications must be submitted to your County Elections Division by 4:30 PM on the tenth day before each election.

Online​

You must have a current Hawaii Driver’s License or State ID, and a social security number to complete an application online. Voters may register online at any time.

Same Day Voter Registration​

Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place duringEarly voting period through Election Day. HRS § 11-15.2

How Do I Know I'm Registered?​

  • Consider yourself registered when- and only when- you receive an acknowledgment from your county clerk.
  • Never assume you are registered to vote until you have received this acknowledgment.
  • Call your county clerk and inquire about the status of your application.
  • http://elections.hawaii.gov/resources/county-election-divisions/

Military and Overseas Citizens​

Other ways to register to vote​

Ways To Vote​

Voters have the following 3 Options to vote:

Early Voting​

Early voting starts 10 working days prior to a primary or election and ends at 7 p.m on Election day. Voter Service Centers Open 10 business days prior to the election offering accessible voting, in person voting and same day registration. Voter service centers are established and operated by the County Elections Divisions.

Voting In Person at the Polls​

Voters may vote in-person by visiting any voter service center in your county. Voter service centers are open 10 days through Election Day for in-person voting, same day registration and accessible voting..

Voting By Mail​

Hawaii is one of the states that have all-mail voting. Every eligible voter is sent a ballot that can be returned by mail, or dropped off at a voter center or similar location during the early voting period. Each registered voter will automatically receive their ballot in the mail at least 18 days prior to the election.

Voter Identification​

  • Voter Identification Law Enacted? YES

Hawaii requires voters to show a photo ID in order to vote​

  • Hawaii requires voters to present some form of identification before casting their vote. Voters in Hawaii must present a valid form of identification at the polls.

The following documents are acceptable forms of identification,​

  • Drivers License
  • State ID
  • a copy of a current utility bill
  • bank statement
  • Paycheck
  • other government issued document that shows your name and address
  • If the voter has no identification, the voter will be asked to recite his/her date of birth and residence address to corroborate the information provided in the poll book.

Voter Information Lookup​

  • Voter Information Lookup Tool​

  • Use this tool to:​

    • Check Your Voter Registration Status
    • Check Your Polling Place Location
    • View Your Sample Ballot
    • Check Early voting locations
    • Check The Status Of Your Absentee Ballot
    • And more