Voter Registration in Hawaii

Get registered and ready to vote in Hawaii!

This page covers:

➜ Hawaii Voter Eligibility Requirements
➜ Hawaii Voter Registration ID Requirements
➜ How to Register to Vote in Hawaii
➜ Frequently Asked Questions

Registering to vote is just the first step. Check Hawaii’s voter ID requirements and make sure you have the right ID to cast a ballot that counts.

VOTER ID IN HAWAII

Hawaii Voter Eligibility Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Hawaii.

You are eligible to vote in Hawaii if you meet all of the following requirements:

You are a citizen of the United States.
You are a resident of Hawaii.
You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.

You cannot register to vote in Hawaii if:

You are serving a felony sentence.
You have been declared incapacitated by a court of law

Hawaii Voter Registration ID Requirements

To register to vote:

You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID number if you have one.
If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.

If you don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number you provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.

If you vote in person, present an accepted form of ID at the polls.

If you vote by mail, provide a copy of an accepted form of ID with your mail ballot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register and vote on the same day in Hawaii?

Yes, Hawaii has same-day voter registration. Same-day registration allows you to register and vote on the same day. You can also use it to update your voter registration information.

The deadline to register to vote in Hawaii is 8 days before Election Day.

If this registration deadline has passed, same-day registration is available in Hawaii during early voting and on Election Day.

You will be asked to show an accepted form of ID to confirm your identity.

How do I check if I’m registered to vote in Hawaii?

You can check your voter information using this form. If you cannot find your information or something is incorrect, contact your county clerk.

We recommend that you check your voter information before each election’s voter registration deadline. This will give you time to submit a new registration if your information is missing or incorrect.

You can also use the Hawaii Office of Elections website to check your registration.

Can I register to vote in Hawaii if I have been convicted of a crime?

Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.

To check your eligibility to register to vote in Hawaii use Restore Your Vote.

You can also learn more by reading this blog post: Can People Convicted of a Felony Vote in the United States?

Can I register to vote in Hawaii if I attend college in Hawaii?

College students are allowed to vote using their Hawaii school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Hawaii if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.

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How to Register to Vote in Hawaii

Submit the form below to register in Hawaii online.

You can also complete this PDF form and send it to your county clerk.

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