Registration
Hawaii registration options include Online, By Mail, and In Person.
State Voting Guide
Hawaii Voting Guide
Use this Hawaii voting guide to check registration options, voter ID requirements, polling hours, absentee voting, eligibility rules, and official resources.
Last reviewed: August 14, 2026. Generated from structured state voting models and official-source links.
At a Glance
Hawaii voting quick facts
Voter ID
Hawaii is listed as No document required to vote.
Poll Hours
Polling places are generally open 7:00 AM-6:00 PM.
Absentee and Mail Voting
Voters do not have to wait until election day to vote. Any registered voter may request a mail ballot or cast their vote at an early walk-in location within their county.
Felony Voting Rights
In Hawaii, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Voter Lookup
Lookup tools may help with check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, and 3 more.
Register
Hawaii voter registration options
Hawaii voters may register online, by mail, or in person. Registration deadlines may vary by election type or method where noted. Same-day registration may also be available where noted.
Online Available
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.
- Online registration may be completed on Election Day.
By Mail Available
Please print & submit a complete application to your clerk office
- Mail registration must meet the state deadline 10 days before Election Day.
In Person Available
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.
- In-person registration must be completed 10 days before Election Day.
same day registration Available
Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place duringEarly voting period through Election Day. HRS § 11-15.2
- Same-day registration is available through Election Day where permitted.
military overseas Available
All military and overseas voters must be registered to vote in order to obtain a ballot. UOCAVA voters can register by completing a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA).
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The National Mail Voter Registration Form may also be available where accepted.
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Once you are registered, you do not need to re-register for another election unless your information - residence address, mailing address, or name change.
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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. Check your voter registration status online by visiting this site
Identification
Hawaii voter ID laws
Hawaii voter ID rule: No document required to vote.
No document required to vote
Hawaii voter ID rule: No document required to vote.
Code: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-136 and Haw. Rev. Stat. § 11-15.5
Accepted forms of ID
- Hawaii conducts elections primarily by mail and generally does not require voters to present identification when voting.
If you do not have ID
- Most Hawaii voters are not required to present identification to vote.
- If identification is required for a first-time voter under federal law and the voter cannot provide it, the voter may cast a provisional ballot subject to eligibility verification.
Polling Places
Hawaii poll hours
Polling places in Hawaii are generally open 7:00 AM-6:00 PM.
7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Voter preferring to vote on election day may go to their assigned polling place. Polling place hours are 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM on election day. You can find your polling place by contacting the Office of Elections.
Absentee Voting
Hawaii absentee and mail voting
Voters do not have to wait until election day to vote. Any registered voter may request a mail ballot or cast their vote at an early walk-in location within their county.
Absentee Voting In Hawaii
Voters do not have to wait until election day to vote. Any registered voter may request a mail ballot or cast their vote at an early walk-in location within their county.
Request an absentee ballot
- Requests for a mail ballot must be received by your Clerk’s Office seven (7) days before the election.
Ways to Vote
Hawaii voting options
Voting options available in Hawaii.
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.
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.
Eligibility
Hawaii voter eligibility
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...
Age requirements
Voting age: Be 18 years of age or older on Election Day
Registration age: 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
Voting Rights
Hawaii felony conviction voting rights
In Hawaii, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Lost Only While Incarcerated; Automatic Restoration After Release
In Hawaii, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.
Citation: Haw. Const. Art. II, § 2; Haw. Rev. Code §§ 11-23, 831-2
Work and Voting
Hawaii time off for voting
If you are working on election day, you may be entitled to a maximum of two consecutive hours off from work in order to vote. Voters shall not be subject to any penalty, rescheduling of normal hours, or deductions from salary or wages because of such absence.
Time off status: Yes
If you are working on election day, you may be entitled to a maximum of two consecutive hours off from work in order to vote. Voters shall not be subject to any penalty, rescheduling of normal hours, or deductions from salary or wages because of such absence.
Hawaii - TIME OFF FOR VOTING.
- If you are working on election day, you may be entitled to a maximum of two consecutive hours off from work in order to vote. Voters shall not be subject to any penalty, rescheduling of normal hours, or deductions from salary or wages...
- For example, the law does not apply to employees whose work hours include a period of two consecutive hours while the polls are open when the employee is not working for the employer.
Lookup
Hawaii voter information lookup
Check Your Voter Registration Status.
Voter Information Lookup
Use the lookup tool to check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, check early voting locations, and 2 more.
Moving
Hawaii moving and student voting
You may submit a request for an absentee ballot to be mailed to your on campus address by completing a Wikiwiki Absentee Application.
Movers/college students Voting
You may submit a request for an absentee ballot to be mailed to your on campus address by completing a Wikiwiki Absentee Application.
I am living on campus
- You may submit a request for an absentee ballot to be mailed to your on campus address by completing a Wikiwiki Absentee Application.
- I am attending school in another state/abroad
- If you wish to vote in the Hawaii elections, you can request an absentee ballot to be sent to your college address by completing a Wikiwiki Absentee Application. You will need to submit a request for an absentee ballot for every election...
Movers
- You must re-register if you changed your name, residence or mailing address. You can update your registration online or by completing a Wikiwiki Voter Registration & Permanent Absentee Application and submitting it to your Clerk’s Office.
Sources
Hawaii official voting resources
Questions
Common Hawaii questions
Can I register to vote online in Hawaii?
Hawaii lists online voter registration as available. 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.
What voter ID rule does Hawaii use?
Hawaii is listed as No document required to vote. Review the accepted ID forms and voter-without-ID procedures before voting.
What time do polls open in Hawaii?
Polling places in Hawaii are generally open 7:00 AM-6:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place before Election Day.
Where can I check my Hawaii voter registration or polling place?
The Hawaii voter lookup section lists tools for check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, view your sample ballot, check early voting locations, and 2 more.
Can people with felony convictions vote in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, people with felony convictions lose voting rights only while incarcerated and receive automatic restoration after release.